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Pivot Point Moving AveragesThis indicator contains two simple moving averages that is calculated from the pivot point rather than the closing price. This indicator is described in detail in chapter 6 of the book Candlestick and Pivot Point Trading Triggers: Setups for Stock, Forex, and Futures Markets by John L. Person.
Pivot Point Pivot points simply took the high, low, and closing price from the previous period and
divided by 3 to find the pivot. From this pivot, traders would then base their
calculations for three support, and three resistance levels. The calculation for the most
basic flavor of pivot points, known as ‘floor-trader pivots’, along with their support and
resistance levels.
