|

Tesla trade idea: How to play the long term trend decelerating lower

Part 1) introduction

VolatilityMarkets suggests trend-inspired trades that capitalize on market trends.

In the short term Tesla has been decelerating higher. In the long term Tesla has been decelerating lower. With the long term trend being the stronger of the two, we propose a short trade idea with a time horizon.

Part 2) trade idea details

2A) Trade Idea Graph

Chart

2b) Intraday Predictions

Chart

Sell $ 30,292 USD of Tesla, take profit at $ 115.8162 level with 50.0% odds for a $ 1,000 USD gain, stop out at $ 123.7238 with 50.0% odds for a $ 1,000 USD loss through O/N time horizon.

Part 3) TSLA trend analysis

Chart

TSLA last price was $ 119.77. The long term trend decelerating lower is stronger than the short term trend decelerating higher. This trade goes short when the price was moving lower and decelerating over the past 19 days.

Part 4) TSLA value analysis

Chart

Over the past 19 days, the TSLA price increased 5 days and decreased 14 days. For every up day, there were 2.8 down days. The average return on days where the price increased is 6.1181% The average return on days where the price decreased is -4.6742% Over the past 19 Days, the price has decreased by -31.99% percent. Over the past 19 days, the average return per day has been -1.6837% percent.

Part 5) TSLA worst/best case scenario analysis

Chart

Within 1 week, our worst case scenario where we are 95% certain that this level won't trade for TSLA, is $ 107.8059 , and the best case scenario overnight is $ 131.7341 . levels outside of this range are unlikely, but still possible, to trade. We are 50% confident that $ 123.7238 could trade and that $ 115.8162 could trade. These levels are within statistical probability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Price today $ 119.77

  • Over the past 19 days, the TSLA price increased 5 days and decreased 14 Days.

  • For every up day, there were 2.8 down days.

  • The average return on days where the price increased is 6.1181%.

  • The average return on days where the price decreased is -4.6742%.

  • Over the past 19 Days, the price has decreased by -31.99% percent.

  • Over the past 19 days, the average return per day has been -1.6837% percent.

  • Over the past 19 days, The price has on average been decelerating: $ -0.0233 per day lower.

  • Over the last session, the price increased by $ 0.81.

  • Over the last session, the price increased by 0.6763 %.

  • Over the last session, the price decelerated by $ -15.15.

Author

Barry Weinstein

Barry Weinstein

Volatility Markets Newswire

Barry Weinstein was a forex derivatives trader at BlueCrest Capital which was one of the largest hedge funds in Europe and then joined Credit Suisse where he assisted in running one of the largest FX Options portfolios in Europe.

More from Barry Weinstein
Share:

Editor's Picks

EUR/USD treads water above 1.1850 amid thin trading

EUR/USD stays defensive but holds 1.1850 amid quiet markets in the European hours on Monday.  The US Dollar is struggling for direction due to thin liquidity conditions as US markets are closed in observance of Presidents' Day. 

GBP/USD flat lines as traders await key UK and US macro data

GBP/USD kicks off a new week on a subdued note and oscillates in a narrow range near 1.365 in Monday's European trading. The mixed fundamental backdrop warrants some caution for aggressive traders as the market focus now shifts to this week's important releases from the UK and the US.

Gold slides below $5,000 amid USD uptick and positive risk tone; downside seems limited

Gold attracts fresh sellers at the start of a new week and reverses a part of Friday's strong move up of over $150 from sub-$4,900 levels. The commodity slides back below the $5,000 psychological mark during the Asian session, though the downside potential seems limited amid a combination of supporting factors.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple consolidate within key ranges as selling pressure eases

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have been trading sideways within key ranges following the massive correction. Meanwhile, XRP recovers slightly, breaking above the key resistance zone. The top three cryptocurrencies hint at a potential short-term recovery, with momentum indicators showing fading bearish signs.

Global inflation watch: Signs of cooling services inflation

Realized inflation landed close to expectations in January, as negative base effects weighed on the annual rates. Remaining sticky inflation is largely explained by services, while tariff-driven goods inflation remains limited even in the US.

Ripple Price Forecast: XRP potential bottom could be in sight

Ripple edges up above the intraday low of $1.35 at the time of writing on Friday amid mixed price actions across the crypto market. The remittance token failed to hold support at $1.40 the previous day, reflecting risk-off sentiment amid a decline in retail and institutional sentiment.