NIFTY : Trading levels and Plan for 21-Nov-2025

📊 NIFTY TRADING PLAN — 21 NOV 2025

(Reference: 15m chart structure & mapped zones)

Nifty closed around 26,197, right inside the Opening Support / Resistance Zone (26,152 – 26,216).
Price is consolidating after a strong uptrend, and the market is testing a critical decision zone before attempting either a breakout toward 26,300+ or a pullback toward intraday supports.

Here are the major actionable zones for 21 Nov 2025:

🟧 Opening Support / Resistance Zone: 26,152 – 26,216
🟥 Profit Booking Zone: 26,399 – 26,471
🟩 Opening Support (Gap-down case): 26,084
🟩 Last Intraday Support: 26,043

🟢 SCENARIO 1 — GAP-UP OPENING (100+ Points)

If Nifty opens around 26,260–26,320, price opens above the decision zone and heads closer to resistance.

1. []If price sustains above 26,216 with strong volume →
    🎯 Targets → 26,260 → 26,310 → 26,399
   []Once price enters the Profit Booking Zone (26,399 – 26,471), expect volatility & selling pressure.
    💡 Safe to book profits in this region.
   []If gap-up gets rejected from 26,260–26,300, expect:
    ➡️ Pullback to 26,216 → 26,180
   []A bullish reversal at 26,180–26,216 gives a safe continuation long.
   

📘 Educational Note:
Gap-ups near major resistance can trap buyers. Always wait for confirmation (higher low or retest breakout) before entering.

🟧 SCENARIO 2 — FLAT OPENING (Near 26,150–26,210)

A flat opening places Nifty directly in the Opening Support / Resistance Zone (26,152–26,216) — a “no-direction” zone.

1. []A breakout above 26,216 →
    Targets → 26,260 → 26,310
   []A breakdown below 26,152 →
    Targets → 26,120 → 26,084
   []Avoid trading between 26,152–26,216 until clear breakout or breakdown occurs.
   []Best trades will be:
    ✔️ Breakout → Retest → Long
    ✔️ Breakdown → Retest → Short
   

💡 Educational Tip:
Flat opens require patience — the first 15-minute candle usually sets the trend for the day.

🔻 SCENARIO 3 — GAP-DOWN OPENING (100+ Points)

A gap-down below 26,120 pushes Nifty toward the Opening Support (26,084) or lower.

1. []If 26,084 holds with a wick-rejection →
    Upside targets → 26,150 → 26,180 → 26,216
   []If price breaks below 26,084, next support:
    ➡️ 26,043 (Last Intraday Support)
   []A strong bounce from 26,043 can give an excellent low-risk long entry.
   []If 26,043 fails, next downside targets expand to:
    ➡️ 25,990 → 25,950
   

📘 Educational Note:
Gap-downs into support can reverse sharply — but only when confirmation (reversal candle + volume) is present.

💼 RISK MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR OPTION TRADERS 💡

1. []Avoid trading the first 5–10 minutes if volatility is high.
   []Prefer ATM or slight ITM options for directional moves.
   []Always place SL based on structure — not based on emotional comfort.
   []Don’t average losing positions — trend can continue longer than expected.
   []Scalp profits quickly during sideways markets.
   []In high VIX environments → prefer spreads or hedged strategies.
   
2. Trail stop-loss if momentum breakout happens.
   

⚠️ Golden Rule:
Protecting capital > Catching every move. Consistency beats aggression.

📌 SUMMARY

Bullish above → 26,216
🎯 Targets → 26,260 → 26,310 → 26,399 → 26,471

Bearish below → 26,152**
🎯 Targets → 26,120 → 26,084 → 26,043

Key No-Trade Area:
— 26,152–26,216 (opening chop zone)

🧾 CONCLUSION

Nifty is at a decision zone, and the move away from the 26,152–26,216 range will guide the day’s trend.
The safest opportunities will occur from:

✔️ Breakout above 26,216 → Retest → Long
✔️ Reversal from 26,399–26,471 (for intraday short)
✔️ Bounce from 26,084 or 26,043 in gap-down scenarios

Stay patient at the open, trade with confirmation, and avoid the noisy zones.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

I am not a SEBI-registered analyst.
This analysis is purely for educational purposes.
Please consult your financial advisor before taking any trades.