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Trade setup for Dec 22: Will NIFTY50 close hold the gains above 26,000 on Monday?

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By Upstox News Desk

3 min read | Updated on December 22, 2025, 08:42 IST

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SUMMARY

The GIFT NIFTY futures indicate a sharp gap-up opening for Indian markets on Monday morning, tracking positive global cues. The options data for tomorrow's expiry suggests a narrow range of 25,900 to 26,000, with the highest open interest at the strike prices.

As many as 47 stocks advanced, while only 3 were trading lower in the opening session on the NIFTY50 index. Image: Shutterstock

GIFT NIFTY futures traded 150 points higher on Monday morning. Image: Shutterstock.

NIFTY50

Max call OI:26,000

Max put OI:25,900

(Ten strikes to ATM, 23rd Dec expiry)

NIFTY50 clawed back the majority of the losses by Friday to close only 0.3% lower for the week. The gains were led by strong global cues as the US stocks continued to advance, despite the overvaluation concerns in the Tech stocks. Additionally, favourable macro indicators like CPI at 2.7% boosted the investor sentiment with hopes for more rate cuts.

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Tracking the global cues, Asian markets are trading in green with strong gains. Among the Asian peers, the Japanese markets rose over the 50000 mark as the Yen continued to weaken despite a 25 bps rate hike by the Bank of Japan last week. The GIFT NIFTY futures jumped over 153 points on Monday morning, tracking positive global cues, indicating a gap-up opening for Indian markets on Monday.

Technical outlook

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On the technical front, the NIFTY50 bounced back from the 50 EMA levels and took the resistance of 26,000 at the 20 SMA levels. Experts believe a weekly closing above the 26,000 levels could boost investor confidence for a breakout of the consolidation.

Options strategy

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On the options data front, the 26,000 calls continued to hold the highest open interest, indicating a strong resistance for the NIFTY50 for tomorrow’s expiry. On the other hand, the 25,900 puts witnessed a strong open interest addition on Friday, indicating strong support for tomorrow’s expiry.

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Long buildup: - Shriram Finance

Short buildup: -

Top traded futures contracts: Shriram Finance, Infy

Top traded options contracts: Infy 1660 CE

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