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Nikkei 225 price today (JP225)

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Nikkei 225JP225
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69,591.49+1,292.50 (+1.89%)
Day low 68,143.99Day high 69,675.90

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Nikkei 225 price today

JP225
69,591.49
Today
+1,292.50 (+1.89%)
Day low
68,143.99
Day high
69,675.90
Support (geometry, not a forecast)
68,009.97
Resistance (geometry, not a forecast)
70,437.08
As of

Support and resistance above are computed from price geometry by PriceFeedPro, not a forecast. For information only — not investment advice. This analysis is generated automatically by a deterministic, rule-based algorithm from historical price data; it is general information, identical for all users, and not a personal recommendation, forecast, or guarantee. Trading involves a high risk of loss. PriceFeedPro accepts no liability for reliance on this information.

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JP225 69,591.49

Today: high 69,675.90, low 68,143.99, change +1,292.50 (+1.89%).

Today
+1.89%
1M
+8.00%
3M
−0.13%
1Y
+54.72%

Level radar

Price geometry, not a forecast
  1. Resistance70,437.08
  2. Day open68,261.39
  3. Support68,009.97
Next level above
Resistance · 845.59
Next level below
Day open · 1,330.10
Status
Between Day open and Resistance

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Volatility

14-day average true range vs the 90-day average
0.5×1×1.5×2×

0.77×

Nikkei 225 is 23% less volatile than its 90-day average

Today's volatility

Range vs 14-day average

99%

Normal day1,531.91 vs 1,548.96

Live 5-minute candle

JP225
Previous 5-minute candles12:45–12:50 UTC · forming
—to close
Open
69,531.90
High
69,591.49
Low
69,531.90
Close
69,591.49

Positive vs negative readings now

How many timeframes’ indicators read positive or negative right now
Timeframes reading negative
0
Timeframes reading positive
8

More timeframes read positive

8 positive · 0 negative · 0 neutral · 9 timeframes

A count of timeframes whose indicator consensus reads positive or negative — not a probability or a forecast.

For information only — not investment advice. This analysis is generated automatically by a deterministic, rule-based algorithm from historical price data; it is general information, identical for all users, and not a personal recommendation, forecast, or guarantee. Trading involves a high risk of loss. PriceFeedPro accepts no liability for reliance on this information.

Indicator readings are generated automatically from historical prices by PriceFeedPro. Support and resistance come from the Orbex analyst desk. For information only; not investment advice.

Where Nikkei 225 sits in today's range

94% of today's range

Day high69,675.90Day low68,143.99

What is a Nikkei 225 point worth?

Hypothetical
0.10
100
Value of 1 pointJPY 0.06
A move of 100 pointsJPY 6.40

≈ 0.14% of the current Nikkei 225 level

Illustrative only. Excludes spread, swaps and commissions. Leverage magnifies losses as well as gains.

Indicator readings now

8 of 8 timeframes read mostly positive

Positive: 8 · Negative: 0 · Neutral: 0 · 9 timeframes

  1. 1mPositive
  2. 5mPositive
  3. 15mPositive
  4. 30mPositive
  5. 1hPositive
  6. 4hNo reading
  7. 1dPositive
  8. 1wPositive
  9. 1moPositive

What the indicators read now: a count of current readings, not a forecast.

For information only — not investment advice. This analysis is generated automatically by a deterministic, rule-based algorithm from historical price data; it is general information, identical for all users, and not a personal recommendation, forecast, or guarantee. Trading involves a high risk of loss. PriceFeedPro accepts no liability for reliance on this information.

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Nikkei 225 trade calculator

0.10
Leverage
+500.00
Estimated profit / lossHypothetical
+JPY 5,000.00
MarginJPY 13,919.72
Position valueJPY 695,986
Per 1-point moveJPY 10.00

Illustrative only. 100 units per standard lot; excludes spread, swaps and commissions. Leverage magnifies losses as well as gains.

Nikkei 225 price alert

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69,350.00
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Target 69,350.00needs a drop of 241.49 (0.35%)

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If you'd traded at today's open

Hypothetical
Volume (lots)

Bought at open

+JPY 13,301.00
68,261.39 → 69,591.49Hypothetical

Sold at open

−JPY 13,372.00
68,261.39 → 69,598.59Hypothetical
Day open68,261.39
Day range1,531.91
Day range × volumeJPY 15,319.10

Illustrative only. 100 units per standard lot; excludes spread, swaps and commissions. Leverage magnifies losses as well as gains.

Market context

Market context for Nikkei 225

Calculated levels, indicator values and the data that often moves Nikkei 225, each with its source and date. Facts, not forecasts.

Typical daily move

Average true range (ATR 14) of the last 14 completed sessions, and today’s range against it.

ATR (14), daily
1,548.962.23% of the price
Today’s range
1,531.9199% of a typical day

Change over recent sessions

  • Last session+1.89%
  • Last 5 sessions+4.41%
  • Last 20 sessions+5.80%
  • Last 60 sessions+0.58%

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Source: PriceFeedPro (Orbex live server). For information only; not investment advice.

Pivot points (calculated)

Classic floor pivots from the previous day’s, week’s and month’s high, low and close.

LevelDailyWeeklyMonthly
R371,795.1470,240.9873,762.19
R270,437.0868,798.2470,705.35
R169,368.0367,724.3768,810.67
PP68,009.9766,281.6365,753.83
S166,940.9265,207.7663,859.15
S265,582.8663,765.0260,802.31
S364,513.8162,691.1558,907.63

R1–R3 and S1–S3 are the formula’s levels above and below the pivot (PP). They are arithmetic reference points, not a forecast of where price will turn.

Source: PriceFeedPro (Orbex live server). For information only; not investment advice.

Indicator values (daily)

Calculated from daily bars. Values, not signals.

RSI (14)
62.72Scale 0–100
SMA 20
65,546.90Price +6.17% vs average
SMA 50
65,531.87Price +6.19% vs average
SMA 200
61,016.18Price +14.05% vs average

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Macro drivers

Latest daily values and the change over about a week. Descriptive context, not a prediction.

  • 10-year Treasury yield5.29%+18 bp vs a week earlier

    The benchmark for US borrowing costs, often compared with equity valuations.

Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (DGS10). For information only; not investment advice.

Institutional positioning (CFTC)

Large speculators (non-commercial traders) in the futures market, from the weekly CFTC Commitments of Traders report.

Contract: NIKKEI STOCK AVERAGE YEN DENOM - CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE

Net position (contracts)
+1,545Net long
Share of open interest
+7.0%
Change on the week
−1,079
52-week percentile
60 = lowest, 100 = highest net position in 52 weeks

Positions as of Tuesday 22 Sept 2026; the CFTC usually publishes them the following Friday.

Source: CFTC Commitments of Traders, Legacy futures-only report (code 240743). For information only; not investment advice.

Coming up: US economic releases

High-impact US releases in the next three weeks. Dates are US dates; release times are not shown.

  • US consumer price index (CPI)In 12 days

Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (release calendar). For information only; not investment advice.

Performance

Price change over each period.

  • 1 day+1.90%
  • 1 week+4.42%
  • 1 month+8.01%
  • 3 months+2.08%
  • 1 year+48.36%

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Source: PriceFeedPro (Orbex live server). For information only; not investment advice.

For information only — not investment advice. This analysis is generated automatically by a deterministic, rule-based algorithm from historical price data; it is general information, identical for all users, and not a personal recommendation, forecast, or guarantee. Trading involves a high risk of loss. PriceFeedPro accepts no liability for reliance on this information.

Three years of Nikkei 225

From 31,888.50 to a 3-year high — keep scrolling

  1. The starting line31,888.50 · Oct 2023
  2. Biggest weekly drop−11.27% · Week of 30 Mar 2025
  3. Biggest weekly gain+7.87% · Week of 5 Apr 2026
  4. 3-year high73,635.00 · Week of 21 Jun 2026
  5. Today — live69,591.49 · −5.49% from 3-year high · +118.23% in 3 years

Nikkei 225 by the numbers

Price range and change over the last 30, 90 and 365 days
PeriodLowHighChange
30 days62,696.9969,675.90+8.00%
90 days60,432.9970,385.00−0.13%
365 days44,869.0073,635.00+54.72%

Change is measured from the last close before each period.

Last 12 complete months

Best month
October 2025+16.66%
Worst month
July 2026−11.32%
Average return by calendar month
MonthAverageYears
Jan+2.25%9
Feb+0.86%9
Mar−2.13%9
Apr+2.53%9
May+2.75%9
Jun+3.11%9
Jul−1.24%9
Aug+1.20%9
Sept+1.74%10
Oct+2.75%10
Nov+2.70%9
Dec−1.17%9

Average of month-over-month returns over up to 10 years of monthly closes.

Market hours

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  • London–New York overlap
FAQ

Nikkei 225 trading, answered

What does trading the Nikkei 225 with Orbex mean?

Cash indices are CFD indices that do not expire. They are subject to swaps and dividends, but spreads are lower compared to futures.

When can I trade the Nikkei 225?

24 hours a day, five days a week, Monday to Friday, on desktop or mobile.

How much do I need to start?

Deposit from $100 on a live account, or start with a free demo account and virtual funds.

Can I profit when the Nikkei 225 falls?

Yes, CFDs let you sell as well as buy. Leverage up to 1:50 magnifies losses as well as gains, so manage your risk.

Are there withdrawal fees?

Orbex charges 0% on withdrawals. Your bank or payment provider may apply its own charges.

What are the daily pivot points for Nikkei 225?

As of 2 Oct 2026, the classic daily pivot for Nikkei 225 is 68,009.97, with R1 at 69,368.03 and S1 at 66,940.92. They are calculated from the previous session’s high, low and close and are arithmetic reference levels only.

How much does Nikkei 225 typically move in a day?

Over the last 14 completed sessions, the average daily range (ATR 14) of Nikkei 225 was 1,548.96, about 2.23% of the price (as of 2 Oct 2026).

How has Nikkei 225 performed recently?

Price change as of 2 Oct 2026: 1 day +1.90%, 1 week +4.42%, 1 month +8.01%, 3 months +2.08%, 1 year +48.36%. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

When is the next major US economic release?

The next high-impact US release on the calendar is the US consumer price index (CPI) on 14 Oct 2026 (US date), according to the FRED release calendar.

What is the latest CFTC positioning for Nikkei 225?

In the CFTC Commitments of Traders report for 22 Sept 2026, large speculators’ net position in the NIKKEI STOCK AVERAGE YEN DENOM futures contract was +1,545 contracts (+7.0% of open interest).

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