Why Did the Market Reverse Today?
Why Nifty reversed intraday — OI walls, short covering, max pain, news, and chain reads.
Quick Answer
Reversals come from **OI resistance/support**, **covering exhaustion**, **max pain pull**, or **news**. Chain often showed the wall before price turned.
Chain Clues
- Rally into call OI wall
- Drop into put OI cluster
- Covering rally + OI down
- Afternoon pin to max pain
- Headline shock
Next Steps
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I act on this answer alone?
- Use it as immediate context, then confirm on the live option chain and OI tools before sizing a trade.
Key Takeaways
- Reversals usually have OI clues.
- Covering rallies fade faster.
- Log reversals in journal.
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