Nifty Analysis EOD – November 18, 2025 – Tuesday Nifty 50 IndexNSE:NIFTYkzatakia🟢 Nifty Analysis EOD – November 18, 2025 – Tuesday 🔴 26K Rejection: Bears Take Control, Wiping Out Previous Day’s Gain! 🗞 Nifty Summary Despite lingering negative global sentiment, the Nifty opened with a modest 13-point Gap Up, but the bullishness quickly vanished. The index dipped 97 points in the first minute and eventually found a base near the critical 25880 support, marking the day’s low at 25,882. After a gradual recovery to test the previous resistance levels of 25944 and 25977, the index met the same fight near the 25980 ~ 26000 zone. The rejection from the psychological 26K mark proved decisive, pushing Nifty sharply back down toward the day’s lows. The day closed at 25,910.05, resulting in a loss of 103.40 points (or -0.40%). This move erased all of the previous day’s gains and confirmed a clear sign of rejection at the upper levels. The move was tricky, briefly breaching the PDL and hinting at manipulation ahead of the upcoming expiry. The trend confirmation remains pending, and caution is advised. 🛡 5 Min Intraday Chart with Levels 🛡 Intraday Walk The session was dominated by bears, right from the opening bell, despite the initial small gap-up. The sharp morning decline established the day’s direction. The mid-session saw bulls attempt to reclaim ground, but the recovery was consistently capped by strong supply near 26,000. The failure to hold this key level resulted in the late-day sell-off, closing the index back near the bottom of its trading range. This volatile price action, marked by the day’s range engulfing the previous day’s range, strongly suggests an upcoming period of higher volatility or a potential change in the short-term trend bias. 📉 Daily Time Frame Chart with Intraday Levels 🕯 Daily Candle Breakdown Open: 26,021.80 High: 26,029.85 Low: 25,876.50 Close: 25,910.05 Change: −103.40 (−0.40%) 🏗️ Structure Breakdown Type: Bearish candle Range (High–Low): ≈ 153 points — indicating higher volatility for the session. Body: ≈ 65.25 points — clear bullish dominance for the day. Upper Wick: ≈ ~8 points — confirming immediate rejection and almost no strength from buyers near the open. Lower Wick: ≈ ~34 points — buyers did attempt to defend the 25880 support, but the recovery was limited. 📚 Interpretation The strong bearish body and the close well below the open are clear indicators that the upward momentum has stalled, and selling pressure is currently dominant. The small upper wick confirms that the bearish sentiment was present from the very beginning. This candle’s large range, encompassing the previous day’s action, is often a warning sign of a shift in market sentiment. 🕯 Candle Type Bearish Candle with Lower-Wick Support — A strong bearish signal, moderated slightly by limited buying interest near the day’s lows. 🛡 5 Min Intraday Chart ⚔️ Gladiator Strategy Update ATR: 194.58 IB Range: 134.05 → Medium Market Structure: Balanced Trade Highlights: 10:47 Long Trade - Target Hit (R:R 1:4.57) 12:54 Long Trade - Target Hit (R:R 1:3.28) 14:03 Long Trade - SL Hit Trade Summary: Despite the overall bearish market structure, the Gladiator Strategy successfully capitalized on the strong counter-trend buying attempts in the mid-session, yielding two high R:R profitable long trades. The final short trade was stopped out due to the sharp reversal back to the lows. 🧱 Support & Resistance Levels Resistance Zones: 25944 25977 26010 ~ 26040 (Crucial Rejection Zone) Support Zones: 25880 ~ 25865 (Current Base) 25790 25740 ~ 25715 (Ultimate Support) 🧠 Final Thoughts “Caution is the watchword until the range is broken.” The market has now established a high-volatility range between 26,040 (Resistance) and 25,865 (Support). I will maintain a cautious bullish sentiment only until a decisive breach and close below the lower level of 25700 occurs, or until bulls achieve a solid close above 26100. The upcoming sessions are likely to remain choppy as this indecision plays out. ✏️ Disclaimer This is just my personal viewpoint. Always consult your financial advisor before taking any action.