Tesla Surged 3.4%—What’s Electrifying the Market’s Pulse?

Summary
• Tesla (TSLA) trades at $340.94, up 3.4% from $329.65 previous close
• Intraday range: $334.15 to $343.26, with $31.8M turnover
• Leverage Shares 2X Long TSLA ETF (TSLG) jumps 7.1%, Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X (TSLL) surges 7.1%
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At 2:27 PM, Tesla’s stock is charging higher amid a surge in leveraged ETFs and bullish technical indicators. The price has broken above key moving averages and Bollinger Bands, sparking speculation about short-term momentum. With options volume surging on the 2025-08-15 expiry, traders are positioning for a continuation of the rally.

Technical Breakout Ignites Short-Term Bullish Momentum
Tesla’s 3.4% intraday gain is driven by a technical breakout above the 200-day moving average ($324.03) and the upper Bollinger Band ($337.28). The price has pierced the 30D support/resistance range (308.6–309.4) and is now trading near the 340.94 level, which is 3.4% above the 100D MA ($300.82). The MACD histogram (0.95) and positive crossover above the signal line (-0.62) confirm bullish momentum, while the RSI (50.56) suggests a neutral-to-bullish shift. This move aligns with the Kline pattern summary of a short-term bullish trend.

Leveraged ETFs and Call Options Lead the Charge
• 200-day average: 324.03 (below current price)
• RSI: 50.56 (neutral)
• Bollinger Bands: 300.67 (lower), 337.28 (upper)
• MACD: 0.32 (bullish), Signal: -0.62, Histogram: 0.95
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Tesla’s price is trading near the upper Bollinger Band, suggesting a continuation of the short-term bullish trend. The Leverage Shares 2X Long TSLA ETF (TSLG) and Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X (TSLL) are surging in tandem with the stock, offering leveraged exposure for aggressive bulls. For options, two contracts stand out:

• TSLA20250815C340
- Type: Call
- Strike: $340
- Expiry: 2025-08-15
- IV: 49.7% (moderate)
- LVR: 37.2% (high)
- Delta: 0.56 (moderate)
- Theta: -2.35 (high time decay)
- Gamma: 0.0198 (high sensitivity)
- Turnover: $53.4M (liquid)
- Payoff at 5% upside (357.99): $17.99 per contract
- This call offers high leverage and liquidity, ideal for capitalizing on a breakout above $340.

• TSLA20250815C345
- Type: Call
- Strike: $345
- Expiry: 2025-08-15
- IV: 49.9% (moderate)
- LVR: 50.3% (high)
- Delta: 0.46 (moderate)
- Theta: -2.08 (high time decay)
- Gamma: 0.0199 (high sensitivity)
- Turnover: $22.4M (liquid)
- Payoff at 5% upside (357.99): $12.99 per contract
- This contract balances leverage and strike price, offering a high gamma for volatility-driven moves.

Aggressive bulls should consider TSLA20250815C340 into a test of the $345 resistance level, while TSLA20250815C345 provides a safer entry if the $340 level holds.

Backtest Tesla Stock Performance
Following a 3% intraday increase, Tesla (TSLA) experienced significant gains, with a strategy that capitalized on this surge yielding impressive results. The backtest reveals an 189.09% strategy return, surpassing the benchmark return of 88.26% by a substantial 100.82%. While the Dojo dissolution raises questions about AI differentiation, the stock’s technicals suggest a short-term bounce above $327.50 could reignite momentum.

Tesla’s Rally Gains Traction—Act Now on Key Levels
Tesla’s technical breakout above the 200-day MA and Bollinger Bands suggests a continuation of the bullish trend, supported by high-volume call options and leveraged ETFs. The $340–345 range is critical for near-term momentum, with the 200-day MA ($324.03) acting as a key support. If the $345 level is breached, the TSLA20250815C345 call could see exponential gains. Conversely, a pullback below $330 would invalidate the short-term bullish case. With Toyota (TM) up just 0.26%, Tesla’s outperformance underscores its standalone momentum. Watch for $345 resistance or $330 support—positions now could define the next phase.