Whales with substantial financial resources have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Tesla.
Trading Activity Overview
Looking at the options history for Tesla, we detected 1000 trades. Breaking down each trade, it’s clear that:
- 37% of investors opened trades with bullish expectations
- 48% opened trades with bearish expectations
From the overall trades spotted, there are:
- 439 puts, totaling $31,719,489
- 561 calls, totaling $40,281,359
Predicted Price Range
After evaluating trading volumes and Open Interest, it’s evident that major market movers are focusing on a price band between $5.0 and $960.0 for Tesla, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Analyzing volume and open interest is crucial when trading options, as it helps track liquidity and interest for Tesla’s options at given strike prices. Below is an evolution of volume and open interest for calls and puts over the last 30 days, within a strike price range of $5.0 to $960.0.
Tesla Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
A graphical representation of the options call chart is available for further insight.
Noteworthy Options Activity
The following table highlights notable options activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLA | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 12/17/27 | $102.3 | $101.8 | $101.8 | $320.00 | $1.0M | 1.0K | 187 |
| TSLA | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 07/18/25 | $181.0 | $180.45 | $181.0 | $500.00 | $850.7K | 1.8K | 74 |
| TSLA | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $7.7 | $7.6 | $7.6 | $312.50 | $383.8K | 2.5K | 1.3K |
| TSLA | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 11/21/25 | $28.35 | $28.15 | $28.3 | $400.00 | $316.9K | 6.3K | 224 |
| TSLA | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $61.35 | $60.7 | $60.74 | $257.50 | $170.0K | 15 | 28 |
About Tesla
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company offers multiple vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla also plans to introduce more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and a robotaxi service. In 2024, the company delivered approximately 1.8 million vehicles globally. Additionally, Tesla sells batteries for stationary storage and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation, and owns a fast-charging network.
Present Market Standing of Tesla
Key points about Tesla’s current market position:
- The stock price is down 0.92% at $319.08, with a volume of 39,447,586.
- RSI indicators suggest the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- The next earnings release is expected in 32 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About Tesla
In the last month, 5 experts have released ratings on this stock, with an average target price of $401.0. Notably:
- An analyst from Goldman Sachs maintains a Neutral rating, with a target price of $285.
- An analyst from Wedbush has a revised rating of Outperform, with a price target of $500.
- An analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded their action to Overweight, with a price target of $400.
- An analyst from Baird downgraded their action to Neutral, with a price target of $320.
- An analyst from Wedbush consistently evaluates Tesla with an Outperform rating, targeting a price of $500.
Trading options involves higher risks but also offers the potential for greater profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, and staying attuned to market dynamics.