Balanced Price Range Calculator
Free Balanced price range Calculator for ict & smc tools. Enter your numbers to see returns, costs, and optimized scenarios instantly.
Formula
BPR High = min(FVG1 High, FVG2 High) | BPR Low = max(FVG1 Low, FVG2 Low) | Valid if BPR High > BPR Low | Midpoint = (BPR High + BPR Low) / 2
A Balanced Price Range exists when two opposing Fair Value Gaps overlap in price. The overlap zone is calculated by taking the lower of the two highs and the higher of the two lows. If the resulting high is greater than the low, a valid BPR exists. The midpoint of this overlap serves as a precision trading level.
Worked Examples
Example 1: BPR on EUR/USD
Problem: Bullish FVG: 1.0930–1.0950. Bearish FVG: 1.0925–1.0945. Find the Balanced Price Range.
Solution: Overlap High = min(1.0950, 1.0945) = 1.0945\nOverlap Low = max(1.0930, 1.0925) = 1.0930\nBPR = 1.0930–1.0945 (15 pips)\nMidpoint = (1.0945 + 1.0930) / 2 = 1.09375
Result: Valid BPR: 1.0930–1.0945 | Midpoint: 1.09375 | 15 pips
Example 2: No BPR (Non-overlapping FVGs)
Problem: Bullish FVG: 1.0900–1.0920. Bearish FVG: 1.0930–1.0950. Check for BPR.
Solution: Overlap High = min(1.0920, 1.0950) = 1.0920\nOverlap Low = max(1.0900, 1.0930) = 1.0930\nSince 1.0920 < 1.0930, there is no overlap\nNo valid BPR exists between these FVGs
Result: No valid BPR — FVGs do not overlap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Balanced Price Range (BPR) in ICT trading?
A Balanced Price Range (BPR) is an ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concept that occurs when two opposing Fair Value Gaps overlap in price. Specifically, it forms when a bullish FVG and a bearish FVG share a common price range. This overlap creates a zone of 'balance' or equilibrium where both buying and selling institutional order flow has been present. The BPR is significant because it represents a price area that has been efficiently delivered from both directions, making it a strong support or resistance zone. Price tends to respect BPR levels because institutional algorithms recognize these as areas where fair value has been established through two-directional order flow.
How do you identify a Balanced Price Range on a chart?
To identify a BPR on a chart, you need to find two Fair Value Gaps that oppose each other and share an overlapping price range. First, identify a bullish FVG (gap between candle 1 high and candle 3 low in an up move). Then identify a bearish FVG (gap between candle 1 low and candle 3 high in a down move) that overlaps with the first FVG. The area where both FVGs share common price levels is the Balanced Price Range. On your chart, you can draw both FVG zones and highlight the overlapping area. BPRs most commonly form during consolidation phases or when price makes a move in one direction and then retraces through the original FVG, creating an opposing FVG.
Can a Balanced Price Range fail or become invalid?
Yes, a BPR can fail when price trades completely through the zone with strong momentum and closes beyond it on a higher timeframe. When a BPR fails, it suggests that one side of the institutional order flow has been overwhelmed and the balance has been disrupted. Failed BPRs can become areas of interest from the opposite direction — a broken support BPR may become resistance and vice versa. BPRs on higher timeframes (4-hour, daily) are more resilient than those on lower timeframes. The validity of a BPR also depends on how recently it formed — fresh BPRs are more likely to hold than stale ones. Always use BPRs in conjunction with higher timeframe analysis and other ICT concepts for confirmation.
What formula does Balanced Price Range Calculator use?
The formula used is described in the Formula section on this page. It is based on widely accepted standards in the relevant field. If you need a specific reference or citation, the References section provides links to authoritative sources.
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