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📈 Intraday Trading Strategy
The Power of Central Pivot Range (CPR) — India's Most Trusted Leading Indicator for quality Intraday & Swing Trades
"Like the Moon which controls the tide of the sea, the CPR Indicator controls the Tide of the Market." — Anil Hanegave, Best Stock Market Mentor in Maharashtra
CPR stands for Central Pivot Range. It is a leading indicator — meaning it predicts where the market will go, unlike lagging indicators that only confirm what already happened.
The CPR is calculated from the previous day's High, Low, and Close of any stock, index, or futures contract. It gives traders 3 core levels that act as magnetic zones for price action throughout the trading day.
Most indicators (like MACD, RSI) are calculated from current price data — they react. CPR is calculated from yesterday's data before the market opens, so you know your key levels before placing a single trade.
CPR is widely used by professional and institutional traders globally. It provides critical insight into market behavior — helping you identify the exact moments to enter and exit trades with precision.
The CPR consists of three calculated levels: the Pivot Point (P), the Top CPR (TC), and the Bottom CPR (BC).
Fig. 1 — Central Pivot Range (CPR) and Pivot Points levels. TC = Top CPR, BC = Bottom CPR, P = Pivot, R1/R2 = Resistance, S1/S2 = Support.
A narrow CPR (TC and BC close together) means a trending day is likely — breakout trades work best. A wide CPR means a consolidation/sideways day — avoid breakout trades and look for range reversals.
This is where Trading Direction's approach becomes unique. Anil Hanegave designed two proprietary zones that use CPR as the backbone:
The Trap Zone is the danger area where most retail traders lose money. Located between Previous Day High and R1 (on the upside) and between Previous Day Low and S1 (on the downside), this is where price consolidates, fakes out traders, and causes overtrading.
When price enters the Trap Zone, it appears to be breaking out — but it's actually a false move. Retail traders chase this move, get stopped out, and then watch the real move happen from the Trading Zone.
Fig. 2 — Trap Zones and Trading Zones as shown in CPR by Trading Direction V3 on TradingView.
The Trading Zone is above R1 (for longs) and below S1 (for shorts). When price breaks through the Trap Zone and enters the Trading Zone, momentum accelerates. This is where you take your entry near the 20-period moving average for maximum reward-to-risk.
Buy: Price breaks above R1 → Big Elephant candle confirms → Entry near 20-EMA → Target R2, R3 → Stop-loss below R1
Sell: Price breaks below S1 → Big Elephant candle confirms → Entry near 20-EMA → Target S2, S3 → Stop-loss above S1
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Get CPR Brahmastra Strategy →Don't take our word for it. Multiple independent studies confirm the effectiveness of CPR-based strategies:
| Study | Market | Period | Win Rate | winning Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TradingSim | S&P 500 | 1998–2018 | more%+ | good |
| DayTradeToWin | E-mini S&P Futures | 2015–2019 | more%+ | high |
| Trading Direction (CPR Brahmastra) | NSE Nifty / BankNifty | 2020–2025 | More | 3:1 RRR |
The accuracy increases further when CPR is combined with Price Action confluence and Weekly CPR overlay — which is what the Trading Direction system teaches.
The CPR by Trading Direction indicator is available completely free on TradingView. Here's how to set it up:
Go to tradingview.com and open any Nifty, BankNifty, or stock chart on the 15-minute or 1-hour timeframe.
Click the Indicators button (at the top of the chart), search for "CPR by Trading Direction", and click to add it.
In the indicator settings, enable both Daily CPR and Weekly CPR overlay. This combination gives you the highest confluence signals.
The indicator automatically plots Trap Zones and Trading Zones. Wait for price to break the Trap Zone and enter the Trading Zone before taking a position.
Fig. 3 — CPR by Trading Direction V2 on TradingView (free). Version 3 includes advanced Trap Zone coloring.
📺 Watch: Step-by-step TradingView CPR setup by Anil Hanegave
The CPR Brahmastra Strategy is the most beginner-friendly strategy in the Trading Direction system. Designed by Anil Hanegave after 6+ years of research across 11 secret powerful strategies, it focuses on Trap Zone Breakout entries.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Strategy Type | Trap Zone Breakout |
| Accuracy Rate | good Probability (with price action confluence) |
| Reward-to-Risk Ratio | 3:1 minimum |
| Best For | Intraday & Swing traders | Beginners & Advanced |
| Markets | Nifty, BankNifty, Stocks, Futures, Options |
| Indicators Used | Daily CPR + Weekly CPR + 20 EMA + Volume Heikin Ashi |
India's most powerful Trap Zone Breakout strategy. Designed for both beginners and active traders. Includes live Zoom mentorship with Anil Hanegave every week.
🚀 Enroll in CPR Brahmastra → 📚 View All CoursesHere's a complete trade execution plan using CPR for intraday trading on NSE:
Before market opens (9:00–9:15 AM), identify the CPR levels on TradingView for Nifty/BankNifty. Note if it's Wide CPR (sideways day) or Narrow CPR (trending day).
Mark Pivot (P), TC, BC, R1, R2, S1, S2. Shade the Trap Zone. Add Weekly CPR for confluence. Set up alerts at R1 and S1 breakout levels.
Most losses happen here. Let price consolidate between TC and BC or in the Trap Zone. Patience is your edge. Do not chase early morning fake moves.
When a big Elephant Candle breaks above R1 (for buy) or below S1 (for sell), wait for a small pullback to the 20-EMA and enter. This is your Trading Zone entry.
Buy trade: Stop-loss below R1. Target = R2 (1st target), R3 (2nd target). Sell trade: Stop-loss above S1. Target = S2, S3. Always maintain 3:1 RRR.
CPR (Central Pivot Range) is a leading technical indicator calculated from the previous day's high, low, and close. It plots 3 core levels — TC, BC, and Pivot — that act as key support/resistance zones for the next trading day. Unlike RSI or MACD, CPR is calculated before the market opens, giving traders a head start.
CPR by Trading Direction V3 is the best CPR indicator on TradingView for intraday trading. It's free to add and includes automated Trap Zone & Trading Zone shading, Daily CPR, Weekly CPR overlay, and clean visual alerts. Search "CPR by Trading Direction" in TradingView's indicator library.
The Trap Zone is the area between Previous Day High and R1 (or Previous Day Low and S1) where retail traders get trapped by false breakouts and lose money in overtrading. The Trading Zone is above R1 (for longs) and below S1 (for shorts) — this is where real momentum happens and high quality trades are taken.
Yes! CPR Brahmastra is specifically designed for beginners. It uses a simple Trap Zone Breakout entry rule with clear stop-loss and target levels. With the step-by-step video course and live weekly Zoom mentorship from Anil Hanegave, even first-time traders can achieve More + accuracy. Enroll here →
Absolutely. CPR levels work exceptionally well for Nifty and BankNifty options trading. When Nifty breaks above R1 (Trading Zone), buy ATM CE options. When it breaks below S1, buy ATM PE options. The Trap Zone helps you avoid buying options during fake breakouts — saving significant premium cost.
The CPR indicator is one of the most powerful tools available to Indian intraday traders. As a leading indicator, it gives you the advantage of knowing key price levels before the market opens — something no lagging indicator can provide.
By mastering the Trap Zone (where to avoid trading) and the Trading Zone (where to enter for maximum profit), you can transform your trading from reactive to proactive. Adding Price Action confluence and Weekly CPR overlap takes your accuracy to increase+.
Over 15,000 students across India have already proven this with verified results. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced trader looking to add a systematic edge, CPR by Trading Direction is the strategy you need.
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