Yes.
A simple but robust way to trade NIFTY intraday is to build two separate systems:
1. Trend Following Strategy → for direc onal days
2. Sideways/Range Strategy → for non-trending days
Using:
9 EMA
21 EMA
RSI
This combina on works well because:
EMA crossover iden fies momentum/trend
RSI filters false signals and overextended entries
1. NIFTY Intraday Trend Following Strategy
Timeframe
Main: 5 min
Higher confirma on: 15 min
Indicators
EMA 9
EMA 21
RSI 14
BUY Condi ons
Trend Filter
9 EMA above 21 EMA
Both EMAs sloping upward
RSI Confirma on
RSI > 55
Best momentum: 60–75
Entry Trigger
Enter when:
Price closes above 9 EMA a er pullback
OR fresh EMA crossover occurs
SELL Condi ons
Trend Filter
9 EMA below 21 EMA
Both EMAs sloping downward
RSI Confirma on
RSI < 40
Best momentum: 25–40
Entry Trigger
Price rejects 9 EMA
OR bearish EMA crossover
Stop Loss
Use whichever is smaller:
Previous candle low/high
0.35%–0.5% move in index
Exit Rules
Exit when:
RSI weakens
Opposite EMA crossover
Price closes beyond 21 EMA
High Probability Trend Day Signs
Avoid early guessing.
Trend day usually shows:
Strong opening drive
Price staying on one side of VWAP
EMA separa on widening
RSI staying above 60 or below 40 con nuously
Trend Day Psychology
Bull Trend Day
Buy dips to 9 EMA
Avoid overbought fear
Bear Trend Day
Sell pullbacks to 9 EMA
Avoid catching bo om
2. NIFTY Sideways Strategy
This is where most traders lose money using EMA crossover blindly.
You need a separate logic.
Iden fy Sideways Market
Condi ons
9 EMA and 21 EMA flat
Frequent crossover
RSI between 45–55
Price oscilla ng around VWAP
This means:
No momentum
Market maker trap zone
Sideways Trading Strategy
Range Setup
Mark:
First 30–60 min high
First 30–60 min low
Trade reversals near edges.
BUY in Sideways
Enter near support when:
RSI < 35–40
Bullish candle forms
Price reclaims 9 EMA
Target:
Mid-range or opposite side
SELL in Sideways
Enter near resistance when:
RSI > 60–65
Bearish rejec on candle forms
Price falls below 9 EMA
Avoid Trading When
Do NOT trade:
Mid-range chop
Con nuous EMA crossing
RSI stuck 45–55
This single filter improves performance massively.
Most Important Filter: Day Type Classifica on
Before trading ask:
Is today:
A. Trend Day?
OR
B. Range Day?
This ma ers more than entry itself.
Prac cal Daily Workflow
9:15–9:30
Observe:
Gap up/down
VWAP behavior
RSI strength
EMA alignment
If Trending
Use:
Pullback entries
EMA con nua on
If Sideways
Use:
Range fade strategy
Quick targets
Best Entry Timing
Usually best moves occur:
9:20–11:00
1:30–2:45
Worst chop:
11:30–1:00
Advanced Improvement
Add:
VWAP
Opening Range Breakout
ATR filter
Example:
Only take EMA crossover if:
ATR expansion happening
Candle size above average
This removes many fake signals.
Simple Mechanical Rules
Trend BUY
9 EMA > 21 EMA
RSI > 55
Buy pullback to 9 EMA
Trend SELL
9 EMA < 21 EMA
RSI < 45
Sell rejec on from 9 EMA
Sideways BUY
RSI < 40 near support
Sideways SELL
RSI > 60 near resistance
Biggest Mistake Traders Make
Using:
Trend strategy in sideways market
OR
Sideways strategy in trend market
Your real edge comes from iden fying:
“What type of day is today?”