Banknifty analysis for 22 aug 2025
Here is a detailed analysis of the Option Chain (OI) data, candlestick chart, and market psychology to identify key levels and a potential intraday trade. **Overall Market Context (Psychology)** **Index Level:** BANKNIFTY is trading at **55,755.45**, virtually flat for the day (+0.10%). **Chart Action:** The candlestick chart shows the index is in a tight range. It made a high of 55,894.65 and found support near 55,725.95. The closing of the previous candle (or current price) is very close to the day's low (55,741.70 vs 55,725.95), indicating slight selling pressure at higher levels. **Sentiment:** The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) of 0.71 is bearish. This means there are more open call contracts than put contracts, suggesting the market is overly optimistic (which is often a contrarian indicator for a drop). --- **Major Support and Resistance Levels Based on OI Data** Option Open Interest acts as a magnet for the price. High OI at a particular strike pr...