Sellers Dominate as Nifty Bank Tumbles Below 20–50–100 DMA Cluster

Nifty Bank Extends Sell-Off

The Bank Nifty index lost nearly 1300 points over the last two trading sessions, closing the August series on a weak note. On the daily chart, the index has formed two consecutive strong bearish candles, each closing below the prior day’s low — a sign of persisting weakness.

• Closing Level: 53,820.35, down 630.10 points.
  
  
• Key Breach: Index slipped below all major supports, confirming a Head & Shoulders breakdown.
  
  
• DMA Cluster: Now trades well below its 20, 50, and 100-day EMAs, which have turned into major hurdles.
  
  

Currently, the last support zone lies at 53,450–53,500, aligned with the previous swing low and the 200-DEMA. Unless this area holds, deeper corrections could unfold.

Technical Outlook: Supply Pressure to Dominate

• Resistance Zones: Immediate hurdles are seen at 54,500–54,700, previously a support band that has now flipped into resistance.
  
  
• Momentum Indicators: Daily RSI remains below 30, highlighting oversold conditions but also confirming strong bearish undertone.
  
  
• Short-Term Relief? Given oversold conditions, a minor pullback cannot be ruled out, though such rebounds may attract fresh selling.
  
  

🔑 Trend Bias: Until 55,000 is decisively reclaimed, upward momentum remains capped.

Derivatives Snapshot: Options Data Confirms Weakness

The options market setup reflects cautious sentiment, with call writers firmly in control.

• Call Writing: Heavy OI additions at the 55,000 strike (7.99 lakh contracts) establish a strong ceiling.
  
  
• Put OI: The 54,000 strike holds the highest put OI (9.81 lakh contracts), marking near-term support.
  
  
• Shift in Puts: Put unwinding and migration to lower strikes signals weak conviction for upside.
  
  
• PCR: Jumped from 0.50 to 0.92, highlighting call-side dominance. However, oversold PCR hints at the possibility of a short-term relief rally.
  

Market Sentiment & Outlook

The Bank Nifty has wiped out over 1300 points in two sessions, confirming a breakdown of the Head & Shoulders pattern and breaching all major supports.

• Bearish signals: Aggressive call writing near resistance zones, with puts shifting lower.
  
  
• Support levels: 53,450–53,500 (200-DEMA + swing low).
  
  
• Resistance levels: 54,500–54,700 (immediate) and 55,000 (major ceiling).
  
  
• Strategy: A sell-on-rise approach remains prudent, with minor pullbacks likely to be used for fresh shorts.
  
  

 Traders should watch 53,450 closely — holding above this level is crucial to prevent further downside pressure.