The Central Pivot Range (CPR) Indicator is widely used by day traders on FYERS to identify key support and resistance zones and predict market trends. It provides a price range that helps traders plan entries, exits, and stops more effectively based on historical price action.
Note: CPR highlights potential intraday support/resistance areas and trade zones. It is not a predictive tool—always validate with price action, context, and risk controls.
What is the CPR indicator?
CPR is composed of three calculated levels:
- Pivot Point (PP) – The average of the previous day’s High, Low, and Close.
- Bottom Central Pivot (BC) – The midpoint between the previous day’s High and Low.
- Top Central Pivot (TC) – A calculated extension relative to the Pivot.
Even if TC calculates lower than BC (as in bearish setups), the higher value is always plotted as TC.
Plotting convention: Charting libraries label the upper line “TC” and the lower line “BC” regardless of which computed value is higher/lower on a given day.
CPR visual structure:
- Pivot = (High + Low + Close) / 3
- BC = (High + Low) / 2
- TC = (Pivot - BC) + Pivot
Identity for quick checks: TC = 2 × Pivot − BC
Example calculation for HCL Technologies on 16th Dec:
- Previous Day High: 1161.95
- Previous Day Low: 1142.30
- Previous Day Close: 1148.90
- Pivot = (1161.95 + 1142.30 + 1148.90) / 3 = 1151.05
- BC = (1161.95 + 1142.30) / 2 = 1152.15
- TC = 1151.05 - (1152.15 - 1151.05) = 1150.00
Note: Exact values with full precision yield BC = 1152.125 and TC = 1149.975. If you round to 2 decimals, use a consistent rounding policy for PP/BC/TC across text and screenshots to avoid small mismatches.
Formula example chart:
How to apply CPR on FYERS Charts?
- Open FYERS Web, Mob or Trader.
- Search and load your preferred stock or index chart.
- Click on the Indicators icon.
- Search for CPR with Pivot Levels.
- Apply the indicator — CPR lines will appear on your chart automatically.
Chart example with CPR Applied:
Using CPR for trading decisions
Example from 16th Dec (HCL Tech):
- Price initially trades above TC → Bullish outlook.
- Pullback occurs → Price touches and holds at CPR.
- Bullish rally follows → Suggests CPR acted as strong support.
Guidance: Treat these as signals rather than certainties; combine CPR with market structure, momentum, and volume for confirmation.
Bullish pullback CPR setup chart:
Other common CPR setups
- Virgin CPR: When CPR levels are untouched for a session.
- CPR Breakouts: Price breaks out of the CPR zone strongly.
- CPR Pullback (Bearish): Price rallies to CPR but reverses.
- Price within CPR: Suggests indecision; wait for breakout.
CPR Width:
- Narrow: Can indicate a breakout-type session
- Wide: Can indicate range-bound behavior
- Price above TC: Strong bullish bias
- Price below BC: Strong bearish bias
What if...
| Scenario | Resolution |
|---|
| CPR not visible after applying | Ensure the time frame is intraday (e.g., 5m, 15m) |
| Levels overlap or appear narrow | Indicates potential high volatility or breakout setup |
| CPR looks wide and flat | Market may remain sideways or in a range |
| Indicator applied but band still not visible | Check the CPR indicator toggle/visibility for the active pane and symbol; zoom out to ensure the full band is in view. |
| I expect daily CPR behavior during intraday charts | After applying CPR, use an intraday timeframe (e.g., 5m/15m) and verify the chart’s session/timezone settings to match expectations. |
| Chart looks cluttered; CPR is hard to see | Temporarily hide other indicators or reduce their opacity to confirm CPR is drawing correctly. |
| TC value computes lower than BC | This can occur on bearish days. Charts still plot the upper line as TC and the lower as BC to avoid label confusion. |
| I can’t find “CPR with Pivot Levels” in the list | Search for “CPR” or “Central Pivot Range”; indicator names may vary by workspace/template. |
| Numbers on my chart differ slightly from the example | Minor differences are usually due to rounding (e.g., 2 decimals) or session/timezone settings. Use a consistent rounding policy for PP/BC/TC. |
CPR helps identify high-probability trade zones—but no indicator is foolproof. Always backtest and confirm with price action.
Last updated: 05 Dec 2025
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