TSLA Stock Chart: Technical Analysis & Price Levels
Real-time TSLA technical analysis with support/resistance levels, moving averages, RSI, MACD, and Bollinger Bands. Current trend, volatility, and key ...
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Last Updated: November 6, 2026 | Data source: current market data
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This page covers the Tesla (TSLA) stock chart with current price data, a full technical analysis reading, and key support and resistance levels with evidence for why each level matters. As of [Month Day, Year], the chart signals a [Bullish / Bearish / Neutral] directional bias based on the current moving average configuration, RSI reading, and MACD crossover status. TSLA trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker TSLA and carries a historically high beta (a measure of how much a stock moves relative to the overall market), meaning its price swings tend to be larger and faster than the broader market in both directions.
TSLA At a Glance: Key Data Points
Last Updated: November 6, 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $[Current Price] |
| Day Change | [+/- $X] ([+/- X%]) |
| 52-Week High | $[X] (reached [Month Day, Year]) |
| 52-Week Low | $[X] (reached [Month Day, Year]) |
| 50-Day SMA | $[X] |
| 200-Day SMA | $[X] |
| Beta | [X] |
| Market Cap | $[X] billion |
| Avg Daily Volume (20-day) | [X] million shares |
| Next Earnings Date | [Month Day, Year] |
TSLA is currently trading [X]% below its 52-week high of $[X].
How to Read This TSLA Stock Chart
The chart above displays TSLA's price history in a daily candlestick format. Each candlestick represents one trading session and shows four data points: the open price, the session high, the session low, and the closing price. Green candles closed above the open (a bullish session); red candles closed below the open (a bearish session).
The two curved lines overlaid on price are the 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages (SMA), which smooth out daily price noise to reveal the underlying trend direction. The bars along the bottom of the chart are volume bars, representing how many TSLA shares changed hands during each session. Higher volume bars indicate stronger market participation.
For a detailed reading of each indicator shown on the chart, use the sections below. The TSLA tomorrow price prediction guide provides additional forward-looking context for readers newer to TSLA chart analysis.
TSLA Price Trend Analysis: Is Tesla Stock Bullish or Bearish?
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA is in a [Bullish / Bearish / Neutral] trend on the daily chart, defined by [higher highs and higher lows / lower highs and lower lows / sideways price action between $[X] and $[X]] since [reference point / month].
Technical analysis (the practice of evaluating securities by analyzing historical price action, volume, and chart-based indicators rather than a company's financial fundamentals) forms the basis of this reading. The sections below apply this methodology to TSLA's current chart using moving averages, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, and volume.
The daily chart currently shows [describe the recent candlestick pattern in one to two sentences based on current data, e.g., "a series of higher-low closes over the past five sessions, suggesting buyers are defending each pullback"]. [Name any currently visible pattern, e.g., "A bull flag is forming on the daily chart following the breakout above $[X]" OR "No significant candlestick reversal pattern is forming at this time."]
A trend line connecting the series of [higher lows / lower highs] from [month/reference point] to present places TSLA [within / above / below] an [ascending / descending] channel. Trend line breaks carry more weight when accompanied by above-average volume.
Year to date in [Year], TSLA is [up / down X%] from its opening price of $[X] at the start of the year.
Multi-timeframe trend direction
- Daily chart: [Bullish / Bearish / Neutral]. [Brief one-line evidence, e.g., "price above the 50-day MA and making higher lows"]
- Weekly chart: [Bullish / Bearish / Neutral]. [Brief one-line evidence, e.g., "weekly candles closing in the upper half of their range, consistent with an uptrend"]
- Monthly chart: [Bullish / Bearish / Neutral]. [Brief one-line evidence, e.g., "price is above the long-term rising trend line from the 2023 lows"]
When all three time frames point in the same direction, the signal carries higher conviction. When they diverge, the longer time frame typically sets the bias and the shorter frame informs timing. TSLA's daily chart trend is currently [aligned with / diverging from] its weekly trend, which [strengthens / complicates] the current directional reading.
Current chart patterns on the daily chart
[Describe any currently forming pattern explicitly. For example: "TSLA is forming a consolidation between $[X] and $[X], with the range tightening over the past [X] sessions. A decisive close outside either boundary on elevated volume would suggest the pattern has resolved directionally." OR "No significant multi-candle chart pattern is forming on the daily chart at this time. Price is trending rather than consolidating, with each session adding to the established directional move."]
TSLA Key Support and Resistance Levels
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's nearest support sits at $[X] and its nearest resistance at $[X].
Support is a price level where buying demand has historically been strong enough to prevent further decline. Resistance is a price level where selling pressure has historically capped further advances. The table below identifies six key levels with the specific evidence behind each.
Table last updated: November 6, 2026
| Level Type | Price Level | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance | $[X] | Prior swing high from [Month Year]; price was rejected at this level on [X] separate tests over the past [X] months |
| Resistance | $[X] | Psychological round number; also coincides with the 200-day SMA at current values |
| Resistance | $[X] | All-time high zone; historically concentrated selling pressure at this level |
| Support | $[X] | 50-day SMA confluence; price has held above this level on [X] separate pullbacks in the current trend |
| Support | $[X] | Prior swing low from [Month Year]; acted as a demand zone on [X] separate occasions |
| Support | $[X] | Psychological round number; significant volume concentration at this price in the recent range |
Note that these are chart-derived price zones, not to be confused with analyst price targets (which are fundamental research estimates).
Fibonacci retracement levels for TSLA
Fibonacci retracement levels are horizontal lines drawn on a chart at key percentages (23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8%) measured from a recent significant price move. Traders use these levels to anticipate where a stock might find support or resistance during a pullback. These levels differ from the fixed historical zones in the table above; they are calculated from recent price swings and shift as new highs and lows form.
Measured from TSLA's recent swing high of $[X] to swing low of $[Y], key Fibonacci retracement levels are:
- 23.6% retracement: $[A]
- 38.2% retracement: $[B] (most watched near-term level)
- 50% retracement: $[C]
- 61.8% retracement: $[D] (most watched deeper retracement level)
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA is trading closest to the [38.2% / 50% / 61.8%] retracement at $[B/C/D], which [is acting as support / has not yet been tested / was broken on the most recent decline]. Traders typically pay the closest attention to the 38.2% and 61.8% levels for TSLA.
The Average True Range (ATR), a measure of TSLA's average daily price swing, currently stands at $[X]. This figure provides a volatility-based reference for evaluating how far price may move from any given level in a single session.
TSLA Moving Average Analysis: 50-Day and 200-Day MA
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's 50-day moving average stands at $[X] and its 200-day moving average at $[Y]. TSLA is currently trading [above / below] both levels, a [bullish / bearish] configuration for the trend.
A moving average smooths out daily price fluctuations by calculating the average closing price over a set number of days, making the underlying trend easier to see. The 50-day MA reflects the short-to-medium-term trend; the 200-day MA reflects the long-term trend. The chart uses Simple Moving Averages (SMA), which weight all periods equally, rather than Exponential Moving Averages (EMA), which give more weight to recent prices.
50-day moving average: current reading and signal
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's 50-day SMA is $[X]. The stock is trading [above / below] this level, a [bullish / bearish] signal. Price above the 50-day MA indicates TSLA is outperforming its own recent average, a pattern associated with short-to-medium-term upward momentum. The 50-day MA is the most institutionally watched short-term trend indicator for TSLA, and many traders reference it for entry and exit decisions.
200-day moving average: current reading and signal
TSLA's 200-day SMA stands at $[X] as of [Month Day, Year]. TSLA is [above / below] this long-term benchmark, a [bullish signal indicating a long-term uptrend is in place / bearish signal indicating the stock is in a long-term downtrend]. The 200-day MA carries particular significance for institutional investors and index funds, making it a reliable gauge of broad investor sentiment toward TSLA.
Golden cross and death cross: current status
A golden cross occurs when the 50-day MA crosses above the 200-day MA, a classically bullish signal indicating near-term momentum is outpacing the long-term trend. The death cross is the bearish counterpart: the 50-day MA crossing below the 200-day MA. Both are lagging indicators that confirm a trend already underway rather than predicting one that is beginning.
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA [shows a golden cross, last formed on [Month Day, Year] / shows a death cross, last formed on [Month Day, Year] / shows neither signal currently, with the most recent golden cross on [Month Day, Year] and the most recent death cross on [Month Day, Year]]. The two MAs are [converging / diverging] at current levels, [suggesting a crossover may form in the coming weeks / suggesting the existing signal is gaining strength].
The moving average picture [confirms / is consistent with / is at odds with] the directional trend reading in the Price Trend Analysis section above.
TSLA RSI Analysis: Is Tesla Stock Overbought or Oversold?
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's Relative Strength Index (RSI) reads [X] on the daily chart, placing it in [overbought territory above 70, meaning upside momentum may be exhausting / neutral territory between 30 and 70, indicating balanced momentum / oversold territory below 30, meaning downside momentum may be exhausting].
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price changes on a scale of 0 to 100. RSI above 70 signals approaching overbought conditions; RSI below 30 signals approaching oversold conditions. The standard calculation uses a 14-period lookback from the most recent 14 daily closes.
The RSI is currently [rising / falling / flat]. A rising RSI confirms that momentum is building in the current direction; a falling RSI suggests momentum is fading. The direction of the RSI matters more than the point reading alone: a rising RSI of 55 carries more bullish weight than a falling RSI of 65.
RSI divergence check: [TSLA shows bearish divergence, with price making a higher high while RSI has made a lower high, suggesting weakening momentum behind the advance. / TSLA shows bullish divergence, with price making a lower low while RSI has made a higher low, suggesting the downside move is losing force. / No divergence is present at this time. Price and momentum are moving in the same direction.]
The RSI reading [aligns with / is at odds with] the moving average trend direction above. [Describe the relationship explicitly: e.g., "Both indicators agree momentum is building behind the bullish trend" / "The RSI signals caution while the MA picture remains bullish, suggesting momentum may be getting ahead of the underlying trend."]
TSLA MACD Analysis: Momentum Signal
While moving averages show trend direction, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) measures the momentum behind that trend. As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's MACD line is [above / below] its signal line, a [bullish / bearish] crossover.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a trend-following momentum indicator built from three components: (1) the MACD line, which is the difference between the 12-day and 26-day exponential moving averages; (2) the signal line, a 9-day EMA of the MACD line; and (3) the histogram, the vertical bars representing the gap between the MACD line and its signal line. A bullish crossover occurs when the MACD line crosses above the signal line; a bearish crossover when it crosses below.
The histogram is currently [expanding / contracting]. An expanding histogram indicates the gap between the MACD line and signal line is growing, meaning the trend has force behind it. A contracting histogram means that force is diminishing, which can precede a reversal or consolidation period.
The MACD is positioned [above / below] the zero line, providing additional context. Readings above zero indicate the short-term average is above the long-term average; readings below zero indicate the reverse.
The most recent MACD crossover occurred approximately [Month Year]. The current histogram direction [supports / challenges] the directional bias established by the moving averages and RSI above. [Describe the relationship explicitly: e.g., "All three indicators point in the same direction, which raises conviction in the current reading." OR "The MACD histogram is contracting while the MA trend remains intact, suggesting the trend has direction but may be slowing."]
TSLA Bollinger Bands and Volatility Analysis
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's Bollinger Bands show [wide / narrow / squeeze] band width, with price trading near the [upper / middle / lower] band. The upper band stands at $[X] and the lower band at $[Y].
Bollinger Bands plot two standard deviation lines above and below a 20-day moving average, creating a dynamic price envelope. When price touches the upper band, the stock may be overextended to the upside. When it touches the lower band, it may be overextended to the downside. The bands were developed by John Bollinger and are sometimes referred to as "BB" in trading shorthand.
Bollinger Bands: current reading and band width
The current band width is [wide / relatively narrow / in a squeeze]. A Bollinger Band squeeze (bands narrowing significantly toward each other) signals reduced volatility that often precedes a sharp directional move. [If squeeze: "The current squeeze configuration suggests a breakout may be building. Pre-squeeze environments are common setups for options strategies that profit from volatility expansion." If wide: "The wide band width reflects the elevated volatility TSLA has shown in recent sessions, with price swings reaching both extremes of the envelope."]
Price is currently trading [in the upper third of the band range, suggesting TSLA is approaching overextended levels / near the middle band, which acts as a short-term trend reference / near the lower band, a zone where mean-reversion attempts have occurred historically].
Average True Range and daily volatility context
The Average True Range (ATR) measures TSLA's average daily price swing from session high to low, not directional momentum. As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's ATR stands at $[X], implying a typical daily range of approximately [X]%. Traders commonly reference ATR when setting stop-loss distances, as it accounts for normal volatility rather than arbitrary dollar amounts.
Given TSLA's historically high beta, Bollinger Band signals and ATR readings tend to produce larger moves than equivalent readings in lower-volatility stocks.
TSLA Volume and VWAP Analysis
TSLA's recent [upward / downward] price move is [confirmed / not confirmed] by volume. Session volume on [Month Day, Year] ran [X]% [above / below] the 20-day average of [X] million shares.
Volume is the number of TSLA shares traded during a given period, a measure of market participation and conviction behind price moves. High volume on a price move confirms that buyers or sellers acted with genuine conviction. Low volume on a price move suggests the move may lack follow-through.
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's 20-day average daily volume is approximately [X] million shares. [Describe the most recent significant session: "On [date], TSLA [rallied / declined] [X]% on volume of [X] million shares, which is [X]% [above / below] average. This [confirms / does not confirm] the move as high-conviction." OR "Volume has been running below the 20-day average over the past [X] sessions as price [consolidates / drifts], consistent with a low-conviction environment where neither buyers nor sellers are pressing their case."]
[Volume divergence note if applicable: "A notable divergence is present: price has been [advancing / declining] while volume has been declining over the same period. This pattern suggests the current move is losing participation and may be approaching a stall or reversal."]
Institutional traders also track the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP), the average price TSLA has traded at throughout the session weighted by volume. VWAP acts as an intraday support or resistance benchmark. As of [date], TSLA is trading [above / below] VWAP at approximately $[X].
TSLA Stock Chart History: IPO to Today
On a split-adjusted basis, TSLA traded below $2 at its June 29, 2010 IPO and has since reached an all-time high of $[X] in [month/year], a gain of more than [X]% over [X] years.
All historical prices in this section are split-adjusted, meaning they reflect both the 5-for-1 split on August 31, 2020 and the 3-for-1 split on August 25, 2022. Split-adjusted prices normalize historical data so that long-term charts show proportional gains without distortion. This is why early TSLA charts show prices far below what pre-split shareholders actually paid. For more on how TSLA's pre-split price history maps to today's chart, see the Tesla stock price before split guide.
2010–2019: From IPO to early growth
Tesla went public on June 29, 2010, priced at $17 per share ($1.13 on a split-adjusted basis). The first decade of trading was defined by long periods of sideways consolidation broken by sharp rallies tied to production milestones: the Model S launch in 2012, the Model 3 production ramp in 2017–2018, and periodic short-seller capitulation. By end-2019, TSLA had climbed to split-adjusted prices near $25. Institutional ownership remained limited, and the share price was prone to sharp moves in both directions.
2020–2021: The pandemic rally and all-time high
TSLA rallied more than 700% over calendar year 2020, powered by strong delivery numbers, the company's first full profitable year, inclusion in the S&P 500 on December 21, 2020 (which forced index funds to purchase a large position simultaneously), and the 5-for-1 stock split on August 31, 2020. The momentum carried into 2021, with TSLA reaching its split-adjusted all-time high of $[X] in [month] 2021.
2022: The bear market decline
TSLA fell approximately 65% in 2022, one of the sharpest single-year declines in the stock's history. Three forces drove the chart lower at once: rising interest rates compressed growth stock valuations broadly; Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now X) in October 2022 led him to sell large blocks of TSLA shares to fund the deal, creating sustained selling pressure visible in the volume record; and broader sentiment toward electric vehicle companies shifted as competition intensified. The rate sensitivity factor was not unique to TSLA, but the Musk-driven share sales were, adding a company-specific layer to an already difficult macro environment.
2023 to present: Recovery and current position
TSLA recovered through 2023 as rate hike expectations peaked and delivery numbers showed continued growth. Year to date in [Year], TSLA has [advanced / declined] [X]%, [outperforming / underperforming] the NASDAQ Composite over the same period.
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA trades at $[X], approximately [X]% below its all-time high of $[X] reached in [month/year]. For longer-horizon scenario analysis, see the Tesla stock price prediction through 2030.
TSLA vs. NASDAQ and S&P 500: Relative Strength
Over the past 90 days, TSLA has [outperformed / underperformed] the NASDAQ Composite by approximately [X]%, with TSLA returning [+/- X]% versus the index's [+/- X]% over the same period.
TSLA trades on the NASDAQ exchange and is a significant component of both the NASDAQ Composite (all NASDAQ-listed securities) and the NASDAQ-100 (the top 100 non-financial NASDAQ stocks, traded as QQQ). TSLA joined the S&P 500 on December 21, 2020. Over the same 90-day period, TSLA has [outperformed / underperformed] the S&P 500 (SPY) by approximately [X]%.
Outperformance during a market rally is a bullish relative strength signal. Underperformance during a market decline is a bearish one. As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's relative strength is [bullish / bearish / neutral] against the NASDAQ Composite.
TSLA has a beta of approximately [X], meaning it tends to move roughly [X] times as much as the broader market on any given session. This amplified beta means that both bullish and bearish indicator signals in TSLA tend to play out with more speed and magnitude than equivalent signals in lower-volatility large-cap stocks.
Upcoming TSLA Catalysts and Chart Invalidation Risks
Last Updated: November 6, 2026
Tesla's next scheduled earnings release falls on [Month Day, Year], the single most impactful scheduled catalyst on TSLA's chart calendar. Quarterly reports historically produce single-session price moves of 5–15% in either direction, a magnitude large enough to override any technical setup currently in place.
Key upcoming catalysts
Tesla earnings release, [Month Day, Year]: Earnings beats have historically preceded sharp gap-up moves in TSLA; misses have preceded sharp gap-downs. The technical analysis on this page reflects pre-earnings chart conditions. In the pre-earnings period, implied volatility in TSLA options typically rises, making some consolidation patterns and Bollinger Band squeezes potentially earnings-related rather than pure technical setups. After earnings, the key technical question is whether price holds above or breaks below the pre-earnings support or resistance level.
Elon Musk communications: TSLA is uniquely sensitive to public statements, social media posts (particularly on X), and corporate announcements from CEO Elon Musk. His communications have historically produced outsized single-session price moves that do not follow from the technical chart setup. The 2022 Twitter acquisition sell-off and the Robotaxi announcement-related rallies are both visible as anomalous volume events on the long-term chart.
EV market dynamics: TSLA's chart is influenced not only by company-specific factors but also by broader electric vehicle sector conditions, including competitor delivery data, government EV incentive policy changes, and raw material price trends for lithium and cobalt. Some moves that appear company-specific are sector-driven and affect other EV-related equities simultaneously.
Macro interest rate environment: TSLA is sensitive to Federal Reserve rate expectations because its valuation carries a high price-to-earnings multiple. During the 2022 rate hike cycle, TSLA declined approximately 65%, with rate sensitivity compounding the Musk-driven share sales. Conversely, the 2023 rally coincided with the market pricing in a peak in rate hikes. Rising rate expectations tend to pressure TSLA's chart; falling expectations or rate cut signals tend to provide a tailwind.
Chart invalidation levels
- Bullish thesis invalidation: A daily close below $ on above-average volume would break the [key support / trend line / moving average confluence] that underpins the current reading and would invalidate the bullish setup.
- Bearish thesis invalidation: A sustained daily close above $ resistance on high volume would represent a break above the level at which sellers have previously capped advances, challenging the current bearish reading.
TSLA Technical Analysis Verdict: Bullish, Bearish, or Neutral?
Based on current technical indicators as of [Month Day, Year], TSLA presents a [Bullish / Bearish / Neutral / Mixed] technical setup.
Overall Technical Bias: [BULLISH / BEARISH / NEUTRAL]
- [Indicator signal 1, e.g., "Price is trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, a bullish trend configuration"]
- [Indicator signal 2, e.g., "RSI of is rising from neutral territory, indicating momentum is building"]
- [Indicator signal 3, e.g., "MACD shows a bullish crossover with an expanding histogram, confirming the trend has force behind it"]
| Indicator | Current Signal |
|---|---|
| 50-Day MA ($[X]) | [Above / Below price], [Bullish / Bearish] |
| 200-Day MA ($[X]) | [Above / Below price], [Bullish / Bearish] |
| RSI ([X]) | [Overbought / Neutral / Oversold] |
| MACD | [Bullish Crossover / Bearish Crossover / Neutral] |
| Volume | [Confirming / Not Confirming] recent price move |
| Bollinger Bands | Near [Upper / Middle / Lower] band; bands [Wide / Narrow / Squeeze] |
[If indicators are mixed: "One area of caution in this otherwise [bullish / bearish] picture is the RSI reading of [X], which is [approaching overbought / already in overbought territory]. A high RSI does not predict a reversal on its own. TSLA's RSI has stayed elevated for extended periods during strong uptrends, but the current reading does suggest the move may be getting stretched. Traders typically adjust position sizing in this scenario rather than abandoning the directional bias." OR "The indicator picture is genuinely mixed. The moving averages are [bullish] while the MACD histogram is [contracting], indicating the trend has direction but may be losing momentum. No single directional call is warranted with high conviction. The chart is in a decision zone where the next significant move will clarify the picture."]
Price targets, two types labeled separately:
- Chart-derived upside target: The current [pattern / structure] suggests potential toward $ if [condition holds], based on [the measured move from the breakout above $ / next major resistance / Fibonacci extension]. Technical projections reflect chart structure, not fundamental valuation.
- Chart-derived downside risk: A break below $ support points to $[Y] as the next meaningful demand zone, based on [prior swing low / Fibonacci level].
- Analyst consensus target (fundamental, not TA-derived): As of [Month Day, Year], analysts rate TSLA a Buy, [Y] Hold, and [Z] Sell. The Wall Street consensus price target is $, with the bull-case target at $ and the bear-case at $, per Wall Street analyst consensus on TSLA.
- Chart vs. consensus comparison: The current chart [supports / does not fully support] the analyst consensus target of $. The TA-derived upside toward $ is [aligned with / more conservative than / more aggressive than] the Wall Street consensus, suggesting the two methodologies [converge on a similar directional view / diverge at current price levels].
The key risk to this reading is a daily close below $[X] on high volume, which would invalidate the current [bullish / bearish] setup. Technical analysis reflects historical patterns and current momentum, not guaranteed outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions About the TSLA Stock Chart
What is the TSLA stock chart currently showing?
As of [Month Day, Year], the TSLA chart is showing a [bullish / bearish / neutral] trend on the daily chart, with price at $[X], [above / below] both the 50-day SMA ($[X]) and the 200-day SMA ($[X]). The nearest support is $[X] and the nearest resistance is $[X]. The overall indicator picture [converges on a single directional signal / is mixed, with momentum indicators sending a cautionary note against the trend direction].
Where are TSLA's key support and resistance levels right now?
As of [Month Day, Year], the two nearest support levels are $[X] (50-day MA confluence, held on [X] pullbacks) and $[X] (prior swing low from [Month Year]). The two nearest resistance levels are $[X] (prior swing high, tested [X] times) and $[X] (psychological round number). These levels are derived from chart analysis and are updated as price action and moving average values shift.
Is TSLA overbought or oversold according to the RSI?
As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's RSI reads [X] on the daily chart. RSI above 70 indicates approaching overbought conditions (upside momentum may be exhausting); RSI below 30 indicates approaching oversold conditions (downside momentum may be exhausting). TSLA's current reading of [X] places it in [overbought / neutral / oversold] territory, with the RSI currently [rising / falling / flat].
What does a TSLA golden cross or death cross signal?
A golden cross occurs when the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average, a classically bullish long-term signal indicating near-term price momentum has overtaken the long-term trend. A death cross is the bearish counterpart: the 50-day MA crosses below the 200-day MA. Both are lagging indicators that confirm a trend already in motion. For TSLA, [the most recent golden cross occurred on [Month Day, Year] and was followed by a [X]% advance over the subsequent [X] months / the most recent death cross occurred on [Month Day, Year] and preceded a period of selling pressure].
How do I read the TSLA stock chart if I'm a beginner?
Start with the candlestick chart: each candle shows the open, high, low, and close for a single day (green candles closed higher than they opened; red candles closed lower). Next, look at the two curved lines overlaid on price. Those are the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, showing short and long-term trend direction. Check the RSI panel below the chart (0–100 scale) to gauge whether price momentum is extended above 70 or depressed below 30. The chart reading section at the top of this page walks through each element in more detail.
What are the best technical indicators to use for TSLA chart analysis?
For TSLA chart analysis, the most useful combination is: the 50-day and 200-day moving averages (trend direction), RSI (momentum), MACD (trend confirmation), and Bollinger Bands (volatility). Given TSLA's high beta, all indicator signals tend to move faster and more sharply than equivalent readings in lower-volatility stocks, so traders typically apply tighter monitoring intervals for TSLA than for slower-moving large-cap names.
Is TSLA better analyzed on a daily chart or a weekly chart?
The daily chart is best for short-term trading decisions with a 1–5 day horizon. The weekly chart is more useful for swing trading or medium-term investment decisions (weeks to months). As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA's daily trend is [aligned with / diverging from] its weekly trend. When the two time frames agree, the directional signal is higher conviction. When they diverge, the weekly chart typically sets the primary bias and the daily chart informs timing within that bias.
What is TSLA's all-time high and how far is the current price from it?
On a split-adjusted basis, TSLA's all-time high is $[X], reached on [Month Day, Year]. As of [Month Day, Year], TSLA trades at approximately $[X], roughly [X]% below that peak. The all-time high remains a significant long-term resistance reference on any multi-year chart. Historical context on split-adjusted price levels can be found in the Tesla highest stock price before split guide.
What are Wall Street analyst price targets for TSLA?
As of [Month Day, Year], Wall Street's consensus price target for TSLA is $[X], based on ratings from [X] analysts. The bull-case target sits at $[X] and the bear-case at $[X]. Analyst targets are fundamental research estimates based on financial modeling and business valuation, an entirely different methodology from the chart-based price projections in this article. The two types of targets should not be conflated; analyst targets change as new financial data becomes available.
Has TSLA stock split before?
Yes. Tesla has split its stock twice: a 5-for-1 split on August 31, 2020, followed by a 3-for-1 split on August 25, 2022. All historical price charts and data use split-adjusted prices, which normalize the historical data so long-term trend analysis is not distorted. Stock splits do not change the total value of a shareholder's position. They increase share count while proportionally reducing price per share.
What causes TSLA stock to move?
TSLA's chart is primarily moved by: (1) Elon Musk's public statements, social media posts, and corporate announcements, as TSLA is more sensitive to CEO communications than almost any other large-cap stock; (2) Tesla's quarterly earnings releases, which regularly produce 5–15% single-session moves; (3) quarterly vehicle delivery data, which the market treats as a leading indicator ahead of official earnings; (4) broader electric vehicle sector trends, including competitor delivery data and government EV incentive policy; (5) the macro interest rate environment, which affects growth stock valuations broadly.
Risk Disclaimer
The technical analysis, chart data, and content on this page are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this page constitutes financial, investment, or trading advice, and nothing should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold Tesla (TSLA) stock or any other security. Technical analysis is inherently probabilistic. Historical price patterns and indicator readings do not guarantee future price movements. TSLA stock is a high-volatility security and can experience significant price swings in short periods. Past performance does not indicate future results. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.