El valor de la moneda DASH de DoorDash ha disminuido en un 4.08%. Escándalos, fraudes relacionados con la inteligencia artificial y negaciones por parte del CEO han generado mucha agitación en el mercado.

Summary
• DoorDash’s DASH drops 4.08% to $214.96, hitting a 52-week low of $212.51
• AI-generated delivery scam sparks debate over platform safeguards
• CEO Tony Xu denies “desperation score” claims, calling allegations “appalling”
• Sector peers like Amazon (AMZN) rally 0.38% as retail volatility intensifies

DoorDash’s stock faces a sharp intraday selloff amid a confluence of reputational risks and sector-wide uncertainty. A viral AI fraud incident, coupled with CEO Xu’s fiery denial of controversial labor practices, has triggered a 4.08% decline. The stock’s 52-week range of $155.4–$285.5 underscores its volatility, while the broader Internet & Direct Marketing Retail sector grapples with Amazon’s 0.38% gain and mixed retail fundamentals.

AI Fraud Scandal and CEO Denials Trigger Sharp Selloff
The selloff was catalyzed by a viral incident where a DoorDash driver allegedly used AI-generated photos to falsify delivery confirmations, exposing vulnerabilities in the platform’s verification systems. This sparked public and regulatory scrutiny, eroding investor confidence. Simultaneously, CEO Tony Xu’s denial of a “desperation score” algorithm—designed to assess driver financial need—fueled skepticism. While Xu called the claim “appalling,” the controversy highlights ongoing debates over gig economy labor practices and algorithmic transparency. These dual pressures, combined with broader retail sector jitters, accelerated the decline.

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail Sector Volatility Amid Amazon’s 0.38% Rally
While DASH tumbles, Amazon (AMZN) gains 0.38%, reflecting divergent investor sentiment. The sector faces mixed signals: retail giants like Walmart expand healthcare services, while smaller players like Saks Global struggle with bankruptcy. DoorDash’s decline contrasts with Amazon’s resilience, underscoring its unique exposure to labor controversies and tech-driven risks. However, the sector’s overall volatility—driven by holiday retail strategies and AI integration—means DASH’s selloff could ripple into broader market sentiment.

Options and ETF Strategies for Navigating DASH’s Volatility
• MACD: 1.38 (Signal: 1.92, Histogram: -0.55) indicates bearish divergence
• RSI: 52.82 suggests neutral momentum, avoiding overbought/oversold extremes
• Bollinger Bands: Price at $214.96 near lower band ($219.11), signaling oversold conditions
• 200D MA: $227.92 (price below, bearish bias)
• Support/Resistance: 30D support at $226.22, 200D resistance at $246.17

Key Levels: Immediate support at $212.51 (intraday low), critical resistance at $222.5 (200D MA). Short-term bearish momentum aligns with a 5% downside scenario to $204.21. The Tradr 2X Long DASH Daily ETF (DASX), down 6.78%, offers leveraged exposure but carries high volatility risk.

Top Options:
• DASH20260116C220 (Call, $220 strike, 1/16 expiry):
- IV: 34.65% (moderate)
- Leverage: 81.05% (high)
- Delta: 0.3624 (moderate sensitivity)
- Theta: -0.6545 (rapid time decay)
- Gamma: 0.0339 (strong price sensitivity)
- Turnover: $167,760 (liquid)
- Payoff at 5% downside: $0 (strike above current price).
- Why: High leverage and gamma make this call ideal for aggressive bulls expecting a rebound above $220.

• DASH20260116C227.5 (Call, $227.5 strike, 1/16 expiry):
- IV: 35.54% (moderate)
- Leverage: 224.56% (very high)
- Delta: 0.1637 (low sensitivity)
- Theta: -0.3550 (moderate decay)
- Gamma: 0.0218 (modest sensitivity)
- Turnover: $11,988 (liquid)
- Payoff at 5% downside: $0 (strike above current price).
- Why: High leverage suits speculative longs targeting a sharp rebound above $227.5.

Action: Aggressive bulls may consider DASH20260116C220 into a bounce above $220, while short-term bears could short DASH20260116P200 (Put, $200 strike) for a 84.62% price change potential if $200 breaks.

Backtest Doordash Stock Performance
The DASH ETF has demonstrated resilience following a -4% intraday plunge from 2022 to the present. The backtest shows a 3-day win rate of 59.68%, a 10-day win rate of 59.29%, and a 30-day win rate of 67.98%, indicating a higher probability of positive returns in the short term after the intraday dip. The maximum return during the backtest period was 12.55% over 30 days, suggesting that DASH has the potential for recovery and even exceed pre-dip levels.

Act Now: DASH’s Volatility Presents High-Risk, High-Reward Opportunities
DoorDash’s selloff reflects a perfect storm of reputational damage and sector-wide uncertainty. While the stock’s 52-week low and bearish technicals suggest further downside, the CEO’s strong denial of “desperation score” claims could stabilize sentiment if the narrative shifts. Investors must monitor the $212.51 support level and the 200D MA at $227.92. Amazon’s 0.38% rally highlights divergent sector dynamics, but DASH’s unique exposure to AI fraud and labor controversies remains a wildcard. Watch for $200 breakdown or regulatory reaction—either could trigger a sharp reversal or deepening selloff.