Natural Gas Range Breakout

MCX Intermediate NATURALGAS NATGASMINI
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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Breakout / Momentum
Market Bias Directional - Trade breakouts from consolidation ranges
Timeframe 15-minute to 1-hour charts
Holding Period 30 minutes to full session (intraday) or 1-3 days (swing)
Risk Reward Ratio 1:1.5 to 1:3
Capital Required ₹50,000-2,00,000 depending on contract
Best Market Conditions After periods of consolidation, before/after major news events
Key Concept Identify price ranges and trade the explosive breakout when price escapes consolidation

India-Specific Notes

Contracts

NATURALGAS 1250 MMBtu • ₹0.10 per MMBtu • ₹125 per tick • ₹40,000-60,000 • ₹80,000-1,20,000 • 3-8% (extremely volatile)
NATGASMINI 250 MMBtu • ₹0.10 per MMBtu • ₹25 per tick • ₹10,000-15,000 • ₹20,000-30,000 • 3-8% (extremely volatile)

Optimal Breakout Windows

Morning Range 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM IST • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM IST • Morning range often breaks during afternoon
Pre Us Session 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM IST • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM IST • Range breaks as US session begins
Us Session First 30-60 min of US session • 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM IST • Best volume, most reliable breakouts

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