Nifty 50 Index
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NIFTY : Trading levels and plan for 26-May-2025

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📊 Nifty Trading Plan – 26-May-2025
Timeframe: 15 Min | Reference Spot Price: 24,845
Gap Opening Threshold: 100+ Points

  1. 🚀 Gap-Up Opening (Above 24,974) – 100+ Points

    If Nifty opens above the Opening Resistance level of 24,974, it enters a critical resistance zone that may trigger two-sided moves. The area between 25,195 – 25,294 is marked as the Profit Booking Zone / Last Intraday Resistance.

    🟥 This zone has historically seen supply, and sharp up-moves may get trapped without strength in broader participation.

    Plan of Action:
    – Avoid initiating long trades immediately post gap-up unless price shows strong bullish candles above 25,195.
    – For intraday buying, wait for a clean 15-min candle close above 25,294 with strength in heavyweights.
    – Ideal entry would be on a retest of the 25,195–25,294 zone if price holds.
    – Reversal patterns (like Shooting Star / Bearish Engulfing) near 25,195 – 25,294 can offer sell-on-rise opportunities toward 24,974, then 24,845.
    – Watch for volume confirmation – avoid shorting just because price is high.

    🎓 Educational Note: Gap-ups into strong resistance zones require caution. Momentum without volume and market-wide confirmation often leads to failed breakouts. Let structure confirm before jumping in.

       

  2. 📈 Flat Opening (Between 24,790 – 24,974)

    This places Nifty inside the No Trade Zone defined between 24,790 – 24,974.

    🟧 This range is uncertain – the index may move sideways with choppy price action and lack of conviction from buyers or sellers.

    Plan of Action:
    – Stay on the sidelines in the first 15–30 mins.
    – Only consider long trades if price breaks and sustains above 24,974, then aim for 25,195 – 25,294.
    – For short trades, wait for a clean breakdown below 24,790 with a bearish candle close to ride down to 24,684 and then 24,558.
    – Risk reward is best outside this zone, not inside. Patience is key.

    🎓 Educational Note: Flat openings in mid-range zones often cause emotional trades. Use this time to assess volume trends, sectoral strength, and structure. Most clean entries happen post-10:15 AM.

       

  3. 📉 Gap-Down Opening (Below 24,684) – 100+ Points

    A gap-down below 24,684 pushes Nifty near its immediate supports at 24,558 (Last Intraday Support) and 24,250 – 24,190 (Buyer’s Zone).

    🟩 This is a sensitive area where smart money may attempt reversals, especially near 24,250 – 24,190.

    Plan of Action:
    – Watch for reversal signs (Hammer, Bullish Engulfing) around 24,558 and especially in the Buyer’s Support Zone: 24,250 – 24,190.
    – If price finds footing and sustains above 24,558, reversal trades can be initiated with a target back to 24,684 – 24,790.
    – A strong breakdown below 24,190 would confirm bearishness – in that case, avoid catching falling knives.
    – Only go short below 24,190 on breakdown candle with next target open toward swing lows.

    🎓 Educational Note: Gap-downs into major demand areas offer some of the best R:R setups—but only if there's evidence of absorption and reversal structure. Never go long just because price is “low”.

       



🛡️ Options Trading – Risk Management Tips

✅ Use slightly In-the-Money (ITM) options for better delta movement and less time decay.
✅ Avoid trading in No Trade Zones; theta will eat up your premiums.
✅ Follow the 1–2% capital risk rule – don’t over-leverage in anticipation of a breakout.
✅ Always define your stop loss using the underlying spot level, not just option premium.
✅ Book partial profits once price moves in favor and trail SL for the rest.
✅ If you hit 2 stop-losses in a row, take a break and re-assess the trend.
✅ Monitor OI data and sectoral strength—don’t blindly follow index candles.

📌 Summary & Conclusion

🔹 No Trade Zone: 24,790 – 24,974
🔹 Profit Booking / Resistance Zone: 25,195 – 25,294
🔹 Opening Supports: 24,684 & 24,558
🔹 Strong Buyer’s Support: 24,250 – 24,190

📈 For Gap-Ups, avoid early longs into resistance zones unless breakout is confirmed.
📉 For Gap-Downs, prepare for potential reversal from Buyer’s Support Zone.
🕒 In Flat Openings, wait 15–30 mins to avoid whipsaws inside No Trade Zone.
⚖️ Best trades occur outside the No Trade Zone with price + structure + volume alignment.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
I am not a SEBI-registered analyst. This trading plan is purely for educational purposes. Please conduct your own analysis or consult a SEBI-registered advisor before taking trades.

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