Currency Grow (CA & SEBI Reg IA Omkar Bhutada) Β· 20th Dec
π¦ IDFC First Bank β Long Base β Structural Breakout Setup (Weekly)
IDFCFIRSTB
π Structure Overview
Strong rally in 2023 β distribution + correction
Entire 2024β25 phase = time correction, not price destruction
Clear rounded bottom (saucer) formation
Price now testing range high / neckline ~βΉ84β85
This is accumulation behavior, not weakness.
π§ Pattern Interpretation
Pattern: Rounded Base / Cup without handle
Depth of base β βΉ30β31
Time spent inside base = ~14β16 months
(longer the base β stronger the breakout)
Such bases in banks usually precede multi-quarter moves.
π Range Expansion Target
Base top β βΉ84β85
Base bottom β βΉ53β55
Range height β βΉ30β31
β‘οΈ Measured move target: βΉ115β120 zone, which aligns perfectly with your projection.
π Breakout Quality (Very Important)
Price approaching resistance with:
Higher lows
Rising trendline support
Strong weekly closes
No aggressive selling near resistance β supply is drying
A decisive weekly close above βΉ85 will confirm acceptance.
π‘οΈ Risk Framework
Positional bullish as long as:
βΉ78β80 holds on closing basis
Structural invalidation only below:
βΉ72 (base midpoint)
Best entry styles:
Break & hold above βΉ85
Or shallow pullback to βΉ80β82 after breakout
π¦ Sector Context (Big Edge)
Banking sector likely to participate if:
Credit growth sustains
PSU & private banks rotate leadership
IDFC First is still under-owned vs larger private banks
Relative strength expansion can happen fast post-breakout