New Delhi, April 23 -- If you have ever traded on a Thursday, the feeling would be familiar. The clock is ticking towards 3.30 pm, the screen is flashing red and green, and the Nifty 50 is moving with a mind of its own. For many Indian traders, nifty expiry day can be one of the most exhilarating days of the week. It's the day when weekly contracts settle and the market moves at breakneck speed. To tide through this kind of volatility, you don't just need a good strategy. Any trader needs a technical setup that can keep up with the pace. This is because success comes down to two main factors - seeing the right patterns at the right time and executing your trades without even a single moment's lag.

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