Gap up gap down strategy hindi — opening gap kaise trade karein, types of gaps, aur morning profit banane ka complete guide with examples.
Published by The Retail Trader · AUG 06, 2026 · Features
Gap up gap down strategy hindi — opening gap kaise trade karein, types of gaps, aur morning profit banane ka complete guide with examples.
Gap = jab stock/index ka opening price previous day ke closing price se alag ho. Ye difference (gap) trading opportunity deta hai.
Types of gaps:
• Gap Up: Open > Previous Close (bullish gap)
• Gap Down: Open < Previous Close (bearish gap)
• Full Gap: Open > Previous High ya < Previous Low (big gap)
• Partial Gap: Open between Previous High and Low (small gap)
Example:
• Previous day: Close 24,600, High 24,650, Low 24,550
• Today:
• Gap Up Full: Open 24,680 (above previous high)
• Gap Up Partial: Open 24,630 (above close, below high)
• Gap Down Partial: Open 24,570 (below close, above low)
• Gap Down Full: Open 24,520 (below previous low)
Ye paanch baatein dhyaan mein rakho:
• Overnight news — earnings, RBI policy, global events
• Global market impact — US markets closed, Asian markets opened gap up/down
• Corporate actions — dividends, splits, bonus announcements
• Sector news — government policy, regulatory changes
• Institutional orders — FII/DII overnight buying/selling
Setup:
• Stock gapped up (open > previous close)
• Let first 15 min pass (9:15-9:30)
• If price pulls back towards gap start (previous close) and bounces
• Entry: Bounce from previous close (support now)
• SL: Below previous close
• Target: Gap high (day's high)
Example:
• Reliance: Previous close ₹2,850
• Today opens at ₹2,890 (gap up)
• 9:30: Price pulls back to ₹2,855 (near previous close)
• 9:35: Bullish candle bounce from ₹2,855
• Entry: ₹2,860
• SL: ₹2,845 (below previous close)
• Target: ₹2,890 (gap high) = 1:2 R/R
Setup:
• Stock gapped down (open < previous close)
• Let first 15 min pass
• If price rallies towards gap start (previous close) and rejects
• Entry: Rejection from previous close (resistance now)
• SL: Above previous close
• Target: Gap low (day's low)
Setup:
• Strong gap up with high volume
• First 5 min candle is bullish (large body)
• Price continues in gap direction
• Entry: 5-min candle break (above first 5-min high)
• SL: Below first 5-min low
• Target: 1:2 R/R from entry
Example:
• Nifty: Previous close 24,600
• Today opens at 24,700 (gap up, +100 points)
• 9:15-9:20: 5-min high 24,720, low 24,680
• 9:21: Price breaks 24,720 → Buy
• Entry: 24,722
• SL: 24,678 (5-min low)
• Target: 24,810 (1:2 R/R = 88 points)
Logic: ~70% of gaps fill during the day (price comes back to previous close).
Setup:
• Stock gapped up
• Wait for price to start coming down
• Target: previous close (gap fill)
• Entry: When price starts reversing (bearish candle on 5-min)
• SL: Day's high
• Target: Previous close (gap fill level)
Breakaway Gap:
• Gap at the start of a new trend
• High volume
• Gap NOT filled (gap stays as support/resistance)
• Trade: Follow the gap direction
Runaway Gap (Measuring Gap):
• Gap in the middle of a trend
• Moderate volume
• Trend continues after gap
• Trade: Follow trend, gap = trend confirmation
Exhaustion Gap:
• Gap at the end of a trend
• Low volume
• Gap fills quickly (price reverses)
• Trade: Counter-trend (gap fills = reversal)
How to Identify?:
• Breakaway: Gap + volume + new trend start + not filled
• Runaway: Gap + moderate volume + trend already established
• Exhaustion: Gap + low volume + trend already extended + fills quickly
Rule 1: First 15 Minutes = Observation:
• Opening volatility bahut zyada
• Don't trade in first 15 min
• Let gap settle, let first candle form
Rule 2: Volume Check:
• Gap + high volume = real gap (likely to continue)
• Gap + low volume = fake gap (likely to fill)
• Always check volume on gap candle
Rule 3: Market Context:
• Nifty gapped up = individual stocks likely gap up
• Nifty gapped down = individual stocks likely gap down
• Don't trade stock gap against market gap
Rule 4: SL Non-Negotiable:
• Gap trades can reverse fast
• SL at gap edge (previous close/high/low)
• Don't widen SL after entry
Rule 5: Gap Size Matters:
• <0.5% gap = small gap = low opportunity
• 0.5-2% gap = sweet spot = good opportunity
• >3% gap = extreme gap = high risk, avoid or trade with caution
Mistake 1: Opening Mein Trade Lena:
• 9:15 pe enter = highest risk
• 9:30 ke baad enter = safer, trend clearer
Mistake 2: Har Gap Pe Trade Lena:
• Not every gap is tradeable
• Low volume gaps = avoid
• 3%+ gaps = too extreme
Mistake 3: Gap Direction Against Trade Lena:
• Gap up → shorting = risky (momentum against you)
• Gap down → buying = risky (selling pressure)
• Follow the gap (until evidence of fill)
Mistake 4: Gap Fill Pe Blindly Trade Lena:
• 70% gaps fill = probability, not guarantee
• 30% gaps don't fill = trap
• Wait for price action confirmation before gap fill trade
Mistake 5: Bina Market Context Ke:
• Stock gap up but Nifty gap down = conflicting
• Don't trade individual stock gap against market direction
~70% partial gaps fill during the day. Full gaps (above previous high/below previous low) fill less often (~50%).
Gap and Go (Strategy 3) — wait 15 min, enter on 5-min breakout, ride momentum. Simple and effective.
Both. Intraday: morning gap trades (9:30-11:00). Swing: breakaway gaps = hold for days/weeks.
Gap up → buy CE (momentum). Gap down → buy PE (momentum). ATM options best. Exit by 11:30 (theta).
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Educational only. NOT investment advice. Intraday trading involves risk.
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