Bank Nifty Prediction for January 9, 2025: Index Invalidates Support, Consider Shorts
The Bank Nifty faced a bearish start to the trading session today, opening lower at 49,713 compared to yesterday’s close of 49,835. Currently trading at 49,300, the index has dipped by just over 1 percent. The market sentiment is predominantly negative, with only Kotak Mahindra Bank and AU Small Finance Bank in the green, while all other banks in the index are trading in the red.
HDFC Bank and Axis Bank are leading the losses, both depreciating by 1.6 percent each. The Nifty PSU Bank is down by 1.2 percent, while the Nifty Private Bank has lost nearly 0.9 percent. Public sector banks are experiencing more downward pressure than private banks.
Looking at Bank Nifty futures for the January contract, the index opened at 49,960 and has dropped below the key 50,000 mark, currently trading around 49,560, down 1 percent. The index has formed a lower low, indicating potential for further decline.
In terms of trading strategy, shorting Bank Nifty futures at the current level with a rise to 49,800 could be a profitable move. A stop-loss at 50,300 could limit potential losses, with a revised stop-loss at 49,800 when the contract slips to 49,400. Booking profits at 49,000 seems like a reasonable target.
Key support levels for Bank Nifty futures are at 49,000 and 48,500, while resistance levels are at 50,000 and 50,500.
Overall, the Bank Nifty futures are bearish, with a high likelihood of further decline in the near term.
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