Trade Setup for Tomorrow


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary:


With a rally of 390 points from Monday's low, the Nifty has filled the downside gap from Friday the 13th. However, with the gap filled and resistance at the 50-DMA, the question remains: will the Nifty continue its upward move on Wednesday?

Source: NSE, Dalal Street Investment Journal 

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Nifty 50 index opened lower but recovered from the day's lows, although it failed to close above the crucial resistance levels of 25,750 and the 50-DMA. The index ended the day just above the 25,700 mark, up by 0.17% or 42.65 points. Overall, market breadth was positive, with the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices outperforming. Additionally, the Nifty IT sector closed in the green, extending its Monday gains.

On the daily chart, the Nifty formed a green-bodied candle with both upper and lower shadows. The lower shadow suggests buying interest emerged at lower levels, while the upper shadow indicates profit booking near the 50-DMA resistance zone. The index formed a higher high and higher low, indicating continued buying interest after Monday's bullish engulfing pattern. With a rally of 390 points from Monday's low, the Nifty has filled the downside gap from Friday the 13th. However, with the gap filled and resistance at the 50-DMA, the question remains: will the Nifty continue its upward move on Wednesday?

The Nifty closed above the prior day's level with higher volume. The index confirms the bullish implications of Monday's Bullish Engulfing pattern. The 14-period daily RSI inched higher to 52, moving above its 9-day average. While the -DMI line reversed downward, the +DMI turned upwards, and the ADX line remained below 25, suggesting that no clear trend has been established yet.

For the bullish momentum to continue, the Nifty must sustain above the 50-DMA at 25,756. If it holds above this level, the index may test the 25,900-26,000 range. However, if it closes below 25,570, the next support could be the 20-DMA at 25,497.

The key takeaway is that sustaining above 25,756 is critical for testing higher levels. The 25,570 level is expected to act as immediate support, and as long as the index stays above this, it could extend its rally for a third consecutive session on Wednesday. 

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 17 Feb 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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