Tesla's $26.2B Volume Slides to Second as Shares Drop 1.27% Amid Short-Seller Bet and ETF Outflows

Tesla (TSLA) closed on Sept. 8, 2025, , , . The stock faced renewed pressure amid mixed signals from earnings guidance and production updates.

Analysts noted a shift in investor sentiment following Tesla’s recent product roadmap revisions, which delayed several high-profile model launches. Short-term traders appeared to adjust positions, with intraday volume volatility narrowing as key technical indicators showed bearish divergence. The stock’s underperformance aligned with broader caution in tech-driven sectors amid tightening monetary policy expectations.

Market participants highlighted the company’s upcoming regulatory filings as a potential catalyst for near-term volatility. , indicating growing skepticism about near-term earnings potential. , further exacerbating downward momentum.

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