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  🗓️ Nifty Recap – July 30, 2025: Choppy, Volatile & Tough Today was yet another choppy and range-bound session . We expected a clear downside move, but the market kept flipping and hitting our stop loss on both sides . 📉 Day’s Low: 24,771 📈 Day’s High: 24,902 📊 Closing: Around 24,855 Despite initial conviction, both our PE trades failed as the market kept faking moves before finally heading lower — but too late to capture . Later, it reversed again, giving no clean trend, making it difficult to hold directional positions. 😓 My Day: ❌ SL hit twice 💸 Booked a loss of over ₹3,000 🧠 Realized the mistake of anticipating vs. reacting ⚠️ Need to stop forcing trades in indecisive markets 🔍 Key Levels to Watch Tomorrow: Upside: If Nifty crosses 24,900 , we may see 25,020 → 25,120 Downside: If it breaks 24,770 , we can expect 24,700 → 24,580 🧭 Learnings & Strategy Ahead: 🎯 Stick to one or two high-quality setups 🛑 Accept the stop-l...

  🗓️ Nifty Recap – July 29, 2025: Choppy Day, Tough Lessons Today was a highly choppy and frustrating day in the market. Nifty opened weak around 24,609 but slowly crawled up to cross 24,680 . However, the move lacked strength and direction, as price action stayed sideways for much of the session. Midday, Nifty dipped again to around 24,599 , creating more confusion, before finally reversing sharply in the later part of the day. It hit a high of 24,847 and closed near 24,821 . 📉 My Trading Day: ❌ Got stuck 3 times in PE ❌ Took a CE trade as well, but that also didn’t follow through as expected 💸 Ended with a loss of ₹6,000 😓 Overtrading and ignoring stop-loss led to the damage 🧠 Lessons (RE-)Learned: ⚠️ Stick to SL — this is not optional 🧘 Avoid overtrading on rangebound days 📉 Choppy markets = smaller trades or sit out 📌 Knowing is not enough — discipline is execution 🔍 Key Levels to Watch: Upside: If Nifty breaks 24,850 , we c...

  🗓️ Nifty Recap – July 26, 2025: Volatile Day but Profitable Setup Today was a volatile yet rewarding session. Nifty initially went down and made a low of 24,782 , then attempted a bounce towards 24,824 , only to revisit the earlier low again. But once the index crossed 24,810 decisively , a bullish setup was confirmed. We entered a Call Option (CE) trade at that point, targeting 24,880 . The trade quickly delivered a +45 point profit , and we exited with discipline. ✅ Trade Summary: 📍 Entry above 24,810 after confirmation 💹 Targeted 24,880 (exited with +45 points) 🧘‍♂️ No overtrading, one good setup 📈 Trend traded with clarity and confidence 📉 Market Overview: Nifty eventually made a day low of 24,646 Closing price: Around 24,680 Volatility remained high, especially in the second half 🔍 Key Levels for July 29, 2025: 🔺 Upside (If it breaks 24,680): Targets: 24,780 , 24,880 🔻 Downside (If it breaks 24,620): Targets: 24,580 , 24,...

  🗓️ Nifty Recap – July 25, 2025: Bearish Day with Controlled Execution Today was a clear bearish day right from the start. Nifty opened weak around 25,010 and continued its downward trend, eventually making a low of 24,806.35 . This kind of trend day is rare in a choppy market, and today was a good opportunity to capitalize if traded with discipline . ✅ My Trade Breakdown: 🕒 Waited for 15-minute candle close below 24,980 📉 Entered trade with proper confirmation 💰 Exited with +43 points profit 🧘‍♂️ No overtrading, stayed calm and disciplined 🔍 Key Levels Ahead: Downside Support : 🔻 Below 24,800 → Targets: 24,750 , 24,650 Upside Resistance : 🔺 Needs to break 24,950 and 25,020 for any sustainable upside 🎯 What Went Well Today: ✅ Followed setup, didn't jump in early ✅ Took one solid trade ✅ Didn't let greed take over ✅ Stayed patient and focused 💬 What About You? How was your trading day? Did you catch the move or get...

🧾 Nifty Recap – July 22, 2025:  Bearish Day with Clean Breakdown   Today’s session was a classic bearish expiry day , but it didn’t start that way. Nifty opened higher at 25,243 , giving the impression of strength. However, the first 15-minute candle closed lower , hinting at weakness. Instead of rushing in, I waited for confirmation of a breakdown below 25,180 — a key level I was watching. Once that confirmation came, I entered with a 25,300 PE , and the index hovered for a bit before finally giving a sharp breakdown around 11:30 AM , moving cleanly towards the day’s low of 25,018 . 🎯 My Trade Today ✅ Waited for confirmation — no premature entry 🟢 Bought 25,300 PE , exited with +43 points profit 📉 Nifty closed the day at 25,062 , near the day’s low Solid expiry day with clean execution and patience rewarded. 🧠 Lessons Reinforced ✅ Let the setup come to you — don’t chase ✅ Focus on execution over prediction ✅ One good trade is enough on expiry The k...

  🧾 Nifty Recap – July 19, 2025: Range-Bound Day With Late Breakout Today’s market was largely range-bound with a slow start, some fake-outs, and a sharp move later in the day. Nifty opened slightly higher, but then drifted downward, making an intraday low of 25,085 . After that, it began hovering in the narrow range between 25,120 and 25,150 for most of the session. In the later half , the index finally broke 25,180 and even crossed 25,200 , making a day’s high of 25,233 , before closing near 25,219 — a decent recovery from the morning dip. 🎯 My Trade Today In the initial phase , I took a Put (PE) position expecting the market to break 25,050 before a reversal. But the market had other plans — the downtrend was short-lived, and the position hit my stop loss . Later, I managed to recover some losses as the market showed strength, but I still ended the day slightly down. 🧠 Lesson Learned Avoid early entries without confirmation, especially in tight ranges Wait for le...

  🧾 Nifty Recap – July 18, 2025: Bearish Trend Caught Perfectly Today was a decisively bearish day for the market. It opened slightly positive and tried to move up towards 25,108.55 , but that move didn’t last long. Once Nifty broke below 25,080 , the selling pressure picked up strongly and continued throughout the session. The index made an intraday low of 24,918.65 , showing clear weakness with no major recovery during the day. 🎯 My Trade Today I was able to identify the trend early and took a Put (PE) position just after Nifty started slipping below the key level of 25,080. Managed to capture a quick 40-point profit in just 30 minutes . 📌 I could have held longer and caught nearly 100 points — but no regrets. The goal is not to be perfect, but to be consistent . 🧠 Trade Lesson One key takeaway today: ✅ Stick to your setup ✅ Book profits as per plan ✅ No emotional exits or re-entries So moving forward, I’ll target 40–50 points per trade with a fixed stop loss...

  🎯  Market Summary: The market was highly volatile again today. It opened higher at 25,230.75 , but quickly started drifting down. Around 25,180 , we took a Put (PE) position , which worked briefly as the index fell to 25,144 . The real mistake came in the second half — Nifty gave a false breakout above 25,200 , and we entered a Call (CE) . That position hit SL immediately . Then, thinking it was a breakdown, we switched to a PE again as price broke 25,180 , but that too got stopped out after another quick bounce. Eventually, Nifty did move lower , reaching 25,100 before closing at 25,111 . But by then, we were already out with back-to-back impatient and emotional trades . ❌ Mistakes Today: Entered too quickly on false breakout and breakdowns Didn’t wait for confirmation Took revenge trades after SLs Mindset broke down during second half 📉 Key Levels Recap: Open: 25,230.75 High: ~25,230 Low: 25,100 Close: 25,111 Total Range: ~130 points...

  🎯 Market Summary: Today was yet another range-bound day for Nifty, with limited momentum and tricky entries. We initially went short by buying PEs , but unfortunately, it hit our stop-loss as the market held support and reversed. After that, we stayed patient and waited for a decisive breakout above 25,180 . Once that level cleared, we bought Calls (CEs) expecting continuation — and the market did rally, making a high of 25,255.30 . The smart exit was around 25,255 , but instead of booking profits, we held on expecting more upside. That hesitation cost us the full recovery , and while we did recover some losses, it wasn’t as much as it could’ve been. 📌 Lesson of the day : Be clear about targets and don’t get greedy in a range-bound market. Take profits when they’re near your zone. 📉 Today’s Key Levels Recap: Breakout Level Watched: 25,250 High: 25,255.30 Close:  25212 Range:  25121 to 25255 🔮 Levels to Watch for Tomorrow (July 17, 2025):...

  📅 Nifty Market Recap – July 15, 2025 🎯 Market Summary: Today was yet another volatile session for Nifty. The index opened almost flat at 25,149 and continued its downward trend , hovering around 25,050 in the early hours. Later, there was a minor recovery attempt to 25,120 , but it couldn't sustain, and in the second half, Nifty dropped further to make a low of 25,001 . It managed a mild recovery in the final hour to close around 25,082 . For me, it was a frustrating day. My stop-loss got hit twice , and even though I had a clear opportunity to recover the losses , greed took over , and I ended up with a big loss instead of a breakeven day. A tough reminder that discipline always wins over prediction . 📉 Today’s Key Levels Recap: Open: 25,149 High: 25,120 Low: 25,001 Close: 25,082 Range: ~120 points 🔮 Levels to Watch for Tomorrow (July 16, 2025): Downside: Below 25,000 , watch for 24,920 and 24,850 Upside: If 25,120 breaks, we cou...

  🎯 Market Summary: Today was a strongly bearish day for the Nifty. The index opened near the low and made a quick attempt to move higher, touching an intraday high of 25,322 . But that bounce didn’t last — once 25,280 was broken, the downtrend intensified with high volatility. Nifty eventually made a deep low at 25,129 and, during the second half, hovered between 25,200 and 25,150 . The index closed near the day’s low at 25,149.85 , hinting at continued weakness. I ended the day in green , which is good, but I definitely need to work on being more disciplined . My new goal is to stay consistent and target ₹3,500–₹4,000 profit per day, with minimal emotional trading. 📉 Today’s Key Levels Recap: High: 25,322 Low: 25,129 Close: 25,149.85 Range: ~193 points 🔮 Levels to Watch for Monday (July 15, 2025): Downside: Below 25,120 , we can expect 25,000 and 24,880 Upside: On any recovery, key resistance is at 25,200 If that breaks, look for 25,280 and 25...

  Nifty Market Recap: Trending Down With Opportunities – Big Move Ahead? Today turned out to be a decent day for me — managed to time my trades better and walked away with some profits. That said, I really need to control my emotions , as I ended up overtrading , which could have eaten into gains if the market turned. The session started with a clear downtrend , and Nifty kept drifting lower almost throughout the day. It hit my trailing stop-loss three times , which was frustrating but part of the game. Overall, it was an "okay-ish" day with a one-sided trend. Nifty made a high of 25,524 , then consistently moved lower, hitting a low of 25,340 , and finally closed near 25,355 . It hovered around the 25,380 zone for a while, showing some signs of base-building, but later slipped again. There was a short bounce to 25,420 , but it couldn't hold, and the downtrend resumed . 🔮 Levels to Watch for Tomorrow (July 11, 2025): Downside: If 25,320 breaks, expect 25,230 a...