Candlestick and Pivot Point Trading Triggers by John L. Person presents a structured methodology for identifying market turning points, momentum shifts, and high-probability trade setups across stocks, futures, ETFs, and forex markets. The book integrates candlestick chart analysis with pivot point calculations to create a rule-based trading framework focused on timing, risk management, and trade execution.
Rather than relying on prediction or subjective market opinions, the author emphasizes a disciplined approach built around technical confirmation, recurring price behavior, and market structure. The material explains how traders can evaluate bullish, bearish, and neutral conditions while using momentum analysis, oscillators, and divergence signals to improve decision-making.
A central focus of the book is the practical integration of pivot points with candlestick formations to develop repeatable setups and triggers. The author also addresses critical trading disciplines including position sizing, stop placement, scaling out of trades, and maintaining emotional control under varying market conditions. The methodology is designed to help traders transition from discretionary decision-making toward a more systematic process.
The book is applicable across multiple asset classes and trading styles, including swing trading, day trading, and position trading. It combines technical analysis concepts with practical market application, making it useful for traders seeking a structured framework that balances opportunity identification with risk management principles.
✅ What You’ll Learn:
- How to combine candlestick analysis with pivot point trading techniques
- Methods for identifying bullish, bearish, and neutral market conditions
- How to detect momentum divergence and convergence
- Techniques for locating key support and resistance zones
- Practical applications of pivot point moving average systems
- How to identify reversal patterns using candlestick charts
- Structured trade setup and trigger development
- Risk management and stop placement strategies
- Methods for scaling into and out of positions
- How to build a rule-based trading methodology
💡 Key Benefits:
- Provides a repeatable framework for technical trade execution
- Integrates multiple technical concepts into one unified methodology
- Focuses on disciplined, rules-based trading principles
- Covers multiple markets including stocks, futures, and forex
- Emphasizes risk control alongside trade opportunity identification
- Helps traders improve timing and market structure analysis
👤 Who This Book Is For:
- Intermediate traders seeking structured technical trading methods
- Futures and forex traders looking for pivot point applications
- Swing traders focused on momentum and reversal setups
- Technical analysts wanting to integrate candlestick strategies into a broader trading framework
📚 Table of Contents:
- Trading Vehicles, Stock, ETFs, Futures, and Forex
- Determining Market Condition: Bullish, Bearish, or Neutral
- How to Read Oscillators to Spot Overbought or Oversold Conditions
- Momentum Changes: How to Spot Divergence or Convergence
- Pivot Points: Determine Key Price Support and Resistance Areas and the Importance of Confluence
- Pivot Point Moving Average System
- Candle Charts and Top Reversal Patterns
- Setups and Triggers: Combining Candles and Pivots
- Risk Management: Setting Stops
- Projecting Entry and Exit Points: Learn to Scale Out
- The Sample Analysis: The Proof Is in the Back-Testing
- Confidence to Pull the Trigger Comes from Within
Candlestick and Pivot Point Trading Triggers: Setups for Stock, Forex, and Futures Markets By John L. Person


Vicente Fischer (verified owner) –
This is the very best book on trading using pivot points. No other book comes close to John Person’s excellent book which shows the details and process to use in making money with pivot points!
Orlando Johnson (verified owner) –
This book is not for the nubie. That is what I like about it. Basic fundamentals should be understood , only then can you really appreciate the quality of the content.
Everest Morton (verified owner) –
Very informative, especially for short term traders.
Luke Blankenship (verified owner) –
Clean and clear
Nehemiah Sanders (verified owner) –
I bought this book because Mr. Person is well known in the industry as a strong trader and coach. I was very disappointed to find that the book was very badly written, and was not clear at all. Every point runs into another point and seems like it was written by someone who doesn’t know what they are doing. Im not saying that Mr. Person does not know what he is doing, but the book really leaves a lot to be desired. It also has only 3 setups in there, all of which do not happen frequently at all (i.e. doji at pivot point, etc.)
I have already bought the other 2 books from this author, and I hope that they are better.
Rosalee Mann (verified owner) –
the book basically paid for itself on the first day….and its been profits ever since, am happyyyyyy………
Jamie Walker (verified owner) –
Mr Person really tried,nice.
Anne Cordova (verified owner) –
a great book for reading. Very informative
Maci Walker (verified owner) –
Great read, although a bit technical…packed with lots of material that will help you grow your trading skills & knowledge! Even though the examples are several years old, the lessons and “take aways” are timeless.
Emma Madden (verified owner) –
This is a detailed book on the subject and very helpful. Persons is the key player in the pivot point world. It is something that ever trader must understand. Should be a early read.. it is stunning in the detail and the geography of the land scape of the market … many approacehs to the floor traders guide that are not covered in other books…
Edgar Mathis (verified owner) –
really great read, and i’m only half way thru.
Hazel Conway (verified owner) –
Good experience for trader, entry exit and stop lose. And the rule is very important when you are getting into a position. Concise candlestick pattern. All the above written in the book worth rereading
Mallory Salinas (verified owner) –
This book has really helped me grow as a traitor. I feel more confident now than I did before I read the book. I recommend everyone to read this.