Investors with significant capital have taken a bullish stance on Tesla. Retail traders should be aware of this development, which was noticed through publicly available options history. The identity of these investors, whether institutions or wealthy individuals, is unknown. However, such significant activity in TSLA often indicates that somebody is anticipating a notable event.
What Do We Know About These Investors?
Our analysis revealed 1000 uncommon options trades for Tesla, which is not a normal occurrence. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split, with 46% being bullish and 40% bearish. Out of these special options, 463 are puts, totaling $34,596,702, and 537 are calls, totaling $35,191,956.
Projected Price Targets
Analyzing the volume and open interest in these contracts suggests that big players have been eyeing a price window from $85.0 to $960.0 for Tesla during the past quarter.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Assessing volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading, providing insight into liquidity and investor interest in Tesla’s options at specified strike prices. The data below visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Tesla’s substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $85.0 to $960.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Tesla Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
The following chart illustrates the options call activity for Tesla over the past 30 days.
Largest Options Trades Observed
The following table highlights the largest options trades for Tesla:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLA | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 04/11/25 | $9.05 | $9.0 | $9.0 | $240.00 | $450.0K | 3.1K | 38.8K |
| TSLA | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 04/11/25 | $13.15 | $13.0 | $13.15 | $230.00 | $131.5K | 1.1K | 43.0K |
| TSLA | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 04/11/25 | $12.95 | $12.8 | $12.95 | $227.50 | $125.6K | 1.1K | 19.7K |
| TSLA | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 04/11/25 | $12.6 | $12.5 | $12.5 | $230.00 | $125.0K | 5.1K | 34.1K |
| TSLA | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 04/17/25 | $36.7 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $260.00 | $120.2K | 8.5K | 2.3K |
About Tesla
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company offers a range of vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Additionally, Tesla plans to sell more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and provide a robotaxi service. In 2024, global deliveries reached nearly 1.8 million vehicles. The company also sells batteries for stationary storage and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation, and owns a fast-charging network.
Where Is Tesla Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 169,593,784, TSLA’s price is down by -3.52%, now at $231.0.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.
What The Experts Say On Tesla
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $429.0.
Analyst Ratings
- An analyst from Piper Sandler maintains an Overweight rating on Tesla with a target price of $450.
- An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $425.
- An analyst from Wedbush has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $550.
- An analyst from Wedbush reflects concerns, lowering its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $550.
- An analyst from Guggenheim persists with their Sell rating on Tesla, maintaining a target price of $170.
Trading Options
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Staying informed about the latest options trades for Tesla can provide valuable insights for investors.