NIFTY is forming a range. There is a gap in NIFTY that can be filled on the downside if the index sustains below 18140. It would be good to go long above 18275-80 levels for 18350/400. However for the expiry on 20 Jan 2022, The current OI data on NSE shows a lot call writing at levels 18300 and 18400.
Whatever side the Index breaks, it would give a good move. There is a TL on 30 minutes TF which is very crucial as well. If that breaks, we can see some downside to levels of 18070-80.