The Nifty 50 futures contract has been range-bound broadly between 8,650 and 8,750 for almost a week now.

The contract fell to test the lower end of this range earlier during the day and reversed higher thereafter.

It is currently hovering around the mid-point of the range. There is a strong likelihood of a rise to test the resistance at 8,750 in the coming sessions.

Short-term traders with high risk appetite can go long with a stop-loss at 8,675 for the target of 8,740.

A breakout on either side of this range will decide the next leg of move for the contract.

A strong break above 8,750 will be bullish and can trigger a fresh rally to 8,800 and 8,830. On the other hand, a break below 8,650 may drag the index futures down to 8,600 or even lower levels.

Strategy : Go long with a stop-loss at 8,675

Supports : 8,680, 8,650

Resistances : 8,730, 8,750