Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Tesla, and it’s something market players shouldn’t ignore. A recent analysis of public options records has unveiled a significant move in Tesla’s options trading.
Introduction to Tesla Options Trading
Our tracking of public options records has revealed 229 extraordinary options activities for Tesla. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in Tesla’s options usually suggests something big is about to happen.
Market Sentiment
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with:
- 41% leaning bullish
- 31% bearish
Among these notable options: - 69 are puts, totaling $5,486,491
- 160 are calls, amounting to $13,139,778
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the volume and open interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $380.0 to $800.0 for Tesla during the past quarter.
Volume and Open Interest Development
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Tesla’s options at certain strike prices.
Tesla Option Volume and Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
A snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Tesla’s significant trades is shown below.
Biggest Options Spotted
The following table highlights the biggest options spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLA | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 10/17/25 | $7.95 | $7.85 | $7.9 | $430.00 | $1.1M | 11.9K | 9.4K |
| TSLA | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 10/31/25 | $13.15 | $13.05 | $13.2 | $400.00 | $685.1K | 4.6K | 1.0K |
| TSLA | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 03/20/26 | $45.0 | $44.85 | $44.94 | $480.00 | $215.7K | 2.5K | 332 |
| TSLA | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 12/18/26 | $89.65 | $89.3 | $89.38 | $420.00 | $214.5K | 855 | 49 |
| TSLA | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 10/17/25 | $10.45 | $10.3 | $10.4 | $425.00 | $142.5K | 5.4K | 5.4K |
About Tesla
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck.
Current Position of Tesla
- With a trading volume of 11,007,707, the price of TSLA is up by 2.51%, reaching $423.86.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 9 days from now.
What the Experts Say on Tesla
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $438.0. Some notable analyst recommendations include:
- Morgan Stanley: Downgraded to Overweight, setting a price target of $410.
- Piper Sandler: Maintaining an Overweight rating, targeting a price of $500.
- Cantor Fitzgerald: Lowered rating to Overweight with a new price target of $355.
- Canaccord Genuity: Maintaining a Buy rating, targeting a price of $490.
- Deutsche Bank: Maintaining a Buy rating, targeting a price of $435.
Conclusion
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.