Retracement Levels
Retracements mark ratios between the two swing endpoints. Traders often compare the 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, and 78.6% levels with a pullback.
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Fibonacci Calculator
Find Your Fibonacci Levels Instantly
Calculate retracement and extension levels for any price swing. Review where price may pause, reverse, or continue.
How to Use the Fibonacci Calculator
Set the swing, direction, and precision, then compare the calculated levels with your own chart analysis.
Choose your market
Select Forex, Stocks, Crypto, or Indices. Each preset pairs a sample swing with a useful starting precision.
Enter the swing range
Set the most recent swing high and swing low from your chart. The high must be greater than the low; zero and negative quotes are allowed.
Set the direction and precision
Choose Uptrend or Downtrend, then match the decimal precision to the instrument you are reviewing.
Review each level
Choose retracements, extensions, or both. Compare the price, distance from the trend anchor, and the level type.
Fibonacci Retracement vs Extension Levels
Both calculations use the same swing high and low, but they describe different parts of a move.
Extension Levels
Extensions project ratios outside the original range. Commonly watched targets include 127.2%, 161.8%, and 261.8%; the calculator also shows additional levels.
Which Fibonacci Levels Matter Most?
The calculator displays every retracement in the range. These descriptions explain why traders commonly keep them visible.
- 0.0%Starting point
- One endpoint of the selected range. Its HIGH or LOW label follows the chosen direction.
- 23.6%Shallow pullback
- A smaller retracement that traders may watch when a move has pulled back only a short distance.
- 38.2%Moderate retracement
- A commonly monitored pullback level between the swing endpoints.
- 50.0%Halfway point
- The midpoint of the range. It is not a Fibonacci ratio, but many traders include it in their analysis.
- 61.8%Golden ratio
- The reciprocal of the golden ratio, often highlighted as a reference within a retracement.
- 78.6%Deep retracement
- A level nearer the far end of the swing range that some traders use to assess a deeper pullback.
- 100.0%Full retracement
- The opposite endpoint of the range. Reaching it means price has returned across the full swing.
A level is a reference, not a prediction. Traders often compare several ratios with trend, price action, and their own risk rules instead of treating one level as a signal on its own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fibonacci retracement?
A retracement marks ratios between the endpoints of a selected price swing. Traders use those levels as chart references when reviewing a pullback; the calculation does not predict a reversal.
What Fibonacci levels matter most in trading?
Many traders watch 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, and 78.6%. The 61.8% level is often called the golden ratio, while 50% is a widely watched midpoint rather than a Fibonacci ratio.
How do I use Fibonacci retracements to find trade entries?
Choose a swing high and low, select the direction, and compare the resulting retracement prices with your chart and trading plan. Treat a level as a reference area, then apply your own entry and risk rules.
What’s the difference between Fibonacci retracement and extension?
Retracements place ratios within the original swing range. Extensions project ratios beyond that range and are commonly reviewed as potential target levels.
Does Fibonacci work for all markets and timeframes?
The same ratio calculations can be applied to a swing in Forex, stocks, crypto, or indices. The levels themselves do not account for market conditions, timeframe, or trading costs.
How is a Fibonacci calculator different from drawing levels manually on a chart?
A calculator applies the selected ratios to the two prices you enter and shows the resulting values and distances. A charting tool can place lines directly on a chart and may offer additional drawing controls.
Can I use Fibonacci levels with a trading journal?
You can record the swing, direction, and level you reviewed alongside a trade, then compare the plan with the outcome. The calculator provides reference prices and does not place or import trades.