Trade Setup for Tomorrow, February 24


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary:


Trade setup for monthly F&O expiry: The Nifty needs a clear breakout from the 25,370–25,910 band for a firm directional trend to take shape. Until then, expect choppy, volatile moves heading into the February F&O expiry.

Trade setup for Tomorrow

The Nifty 50 opened higher on Monday, with a gap-up above the previous session’s high, after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff order over the weekend. The index then climbed to an intraday high of 25,771.45, but profit-booking at higher levels pulled it down to the day’s low of 25,609.

Buying then emerged near the day’s lows, helping the index recover more than 100 points and close above the 25,700 mark. With this, the Nifty ended in the green for the second straight session. Volumes were higher than the previous day, though still below the average.

On the daily chart, the index formed a small-bodied candle with shadows on both sides, while also posting a higher high and a higher low compared with the prior session. The Nifty has now closed above the 8-EMA and the 20-DMA, and it also ended above the 100-EMA. That said, it failed to hold above the 50-DMA on the upside.

Looking ahead, the 25,770–25,910 zone is likely to be a key hurdle. Last Thursday’s high lies in this band, and February 12’s open-equal-to-high level is also placed here. A decisive close above this range could set the stage for a move back towards 26,000. On the downside, the 20-DMA at 25,591 is expected to act as immediate support.

Despite the positive close, broader market breadth remained negative. The RSI continues to hover in the neutral zone across time frames. The MACD is around the zero line, suggesting momentum is not decisively bullish yet.

Trade setup for Tomorrow

For now, a close above 25,770–25,910 would shift the directional bias in favour of the bulls. Conversely, a close below the 20-DMA (25,591) would be a negative signal and could open the door to a retest of 25,370. In short, the index needs to break out of the 25,370–25,910 band for a directional trend to emerge. Volatility may stay elevated ahead of the February monthly F&O expiry.

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 : 23 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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