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Trade setup for July 18: Will NIFTY50 hold 25,000 support level on Friday? check details

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2 min read | Updated on July 18, 2025, 07:58 IST

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SUMMARY

GIFT NIFTY futures indicate a slightly positive start for Indian markets on strong overnight gains in the US equity markets. The NIFTY50 continued to face resistance at 25,250 levels, indicating a brief consolidation in the index in the range of 25,000 to 25,250 levels.

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NIFTY50 is expected to open on a positive note as indicated by GIFT NIFTY.

NIFTY50

Max call OI:25,200

Max put OI:25,200

(Ten strikes to ATM, 24 July expiry)

NIFTY50 continued to face selling pressure at higher levels on Thursday. The index closed 100 points lower at 25,111. IT and PSU Banking stocks were the key drag on the index on Thursday. Experts believe 25,000 remains crucial support for the index on a weekly basis to continue the broader bullish momentum.

On technical charts, the index failed to cross the 21 EMA level for the third consecutive day, indicating a renewed consolidation period. Moreover, the index is back at the resistance zone of 25,200 - 25,250. Experts believe the bullish momentum is only visible in the index if it closes above the resistance zone on a weekly basis. Nifty50_2025-07-18_07-39-20.png On the options data front, the initial buildup for the 24 July expiry indicates 25,200 as a crucial level, with the highest open interest on both the call and put sides. The second-highest open interest on the put side remained at 24,900, indicating a broader range of 24,900 to 25,200 levels.
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Long buildup:

Short buildup: Tech Mahindra, Wipro

Top traded futures contracts: SBIN, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra

Top traded options contracts: SBIN 850 CE, SBIN 860 CE

F&O securities under ban: Glenmark, Hind Copper, RBL Bank

F&O securities out of the ban:

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