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Expiry trade setup: Will NIFTY50 close above 25,900 on Tuesday? check details

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By Rohan Takalkar

3 min read | Updated on February 10, 2026, 08:19 IST

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SUMMARY

GIFT NIFTY futures indicate a positive start for Tuesday amid positive global market cues. The trade setup for today's expiry remains bullish strong resistance at the 26,000 level. The chart indicates a potential positive crossover in the NIFTY50.

Nestle India, ONGC, Infosys, NTPC, Coal India, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, PowerGrid, Bajaj Finserv, HUL and Tata Consumer Products were among the top NIFTY50 laggards.

GIFT NIFTY futures traded 100 points higher on Tuesday morning, indicating a positive start for NIFTY50. Image: Shutterstock.

NIFTY50

Max call OI: 26,000

Max put OI:25,800

(Ten strikes to ATM, 10 Feb expiry)

The NIFTY50 surged nearly 0.6% higher on Monday as the finalisation of the trade agreement between the US and India boosted the investor sentiment. The NIFTY50 closed above 25,800 levels, indicating renewed buying momentum in the index. The bullishness was further added as FII continued to remain net buyers for the fourth consecutive session with a total net-inflow of ₹2,222 crore on Monday.

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On the technical front, the NIFTY50 posted a bullish hammer candlestick pattern on Monday, with a long wick after moving in volatility in the intraday session. The chart also shows a potential positive crossover of 20 EMA crossing 50 EMA from below, indicating renewed bullish momentum in the index. In the near term, the 50 EMA level of 25,658 remains a crucial support. On the other hand, 26,000 remains a crucial resistance zone for the NIFTY50.

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On the options data front, the 26,000 calls hold the highest open interest, indicating a strong resistance for today’s expiry. On the flipside, the 25,800 puts hold the highest open interest, indicating a strong support for today’s expiry.

##Expiry outlook

Bullish outlook: Traders with bullish sentiment can execute a long call strategy by buying 25,800 calls. The strategy would turn profitable after the index moves above 25,900.
Bearish outlook: Traders with a bearish outlook can execute a long put strategy by buying a put strike of 26,000. The strategy would turn profitable after the index moves below the 25,932 level.

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About The Author

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Rohan Takalkar is a senior writer at Upstox and a seasoned capital markets analyst with around 9 years of experience. He is passionate about writing on equities, global markets, and the economy.

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