Is Tesla’s Dec 17 Record High A Replay Of History?

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$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ climbed to a record high of $489 on Tuesday, lifting its market capitalization to roughly $1.58 trillion. The rally has been driven by renewed optimism around Robotaxi development, prompting some on Wall Street to reassess Tesla beyond its traditional automaker label.

How do analysts view Robotaxi development?

Wedbush’s Dan Ives argues that 2026 could mark a true inflection point, as Robotaxi and autonomous driving begin broader commercialization. He projects Tesla’s valuation could exceed $2 trillion, with an upside case toward $3 trillion.

Longtime Tesla bull Baron has echoed this view, calling 2026 a potential breakout year as investors increasingly frame Tesla as a leader in real-world AI rather than just a car company.

Morgan Stanley highlights three key catalysts that will determine Robotaxi scaling: opening rides to the general public without safety supervisors, improving safety metrics as mileage accumulates, and the start of Cybercab mass production, targeted for April 2026. Technically, Tesla shares are also breaking out of a prior consolidation range, reinforcing bullish momentum.

Technically, $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ is breaking out of the consolidation range!

Some believe that Tesla’s rally at the end of 2025 is only just beginning.

However, investors like Cathie Wood have been trimming positions into strength.

ARK Invest sold a combined 124,867 Tesla shares via $ARK Innovation ETF(ARKK)$ and $ARK Next Generation Internet ETF(ARKW)$, worth about $59.35 million.

After all, last year Tesla also hit a record closing high on December 17, only to enter a prolonged decline and take more than a year to recover to its previous peak.

  • How do you view Tesla’s latest move to new highs?

  • Is a breakout above $500 on the horizon?

  • Will 2026 bring another major leg higher, or are we seeing a repeat of history?

  • Are you bullish on Robotaxi, and do you think FSD could realistically launch in China by 2026?

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Tesla ATH and Then... Will History Repeat in 2026?
Tesla set all time highs and then retreat during intraday trading. On Sunday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the company is currently testing robotaxis operating without human safety drivers. How do you view Tesla’s latest move to new highs? Is a breakout above $500 on the horizon? Will 2026 bring it higher, or are we seeing a repeat of history?
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  • icycrystal
    12-18
    icycrystal
    @GoodLife99 @HelenJanet @SPACE ROCKET @nomadic_m @Barcode @rL @Shyon @koolgal @Aqa @LMSunshine @Universe宇宙

    How do you view Tesla’s latest move to new highs?


    Is a breakout above $500 on the horizon?


    Will 2026 bring another major leg higher, or are we seeing a repeat of history?


    Are you bullish on Robotaxi, and do you think FSD could realistically launch in China by 2026?


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  • Shyon
    12-18
    Shyon
    From my perspective, $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ move to new highs feels different from past rallies. The market is increasingly valuing Tesla as a real-world AI and autonomy platform, with Robotaxi at the center of the story. The technical breakout supports this shift & a move toward or above $500 is possible, though near-term volatility is likely.

    On Robotaxi, I’m cautiously bullish. I agree that 2026 is the key inflection point, as unsupervised rides, improving safety data, and the start of Cybercab production could reshape how Tesla is valued. Even partial execution would justify another leg higher beyond traditional auto metrics.

    That said, I don’t expect a straight line up. ARK trimming highlights short-term risk, and FSD in China by 2026 is upside rather than a base case due to regulatory hurdles. Overall, I remain bullish into 2026, with execution being the real test, and I’m watching real-world rollout data more closely than short-term price action.

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  • MHh
    12:19
    MHh
    This feels like a Déjà vu moment where Tesla rallies based on investors’ optimism that will later quickly collapse. Elon is too unpredictable and so is the company’s performance. The EVs sales have been caught up by other companies. The market has been expecting a robotaxi for years which finally seems to have some light now. It all depends whether sales can truly take off as market expects it to. The Santa Claus rally might bring it above $500 but I also expect it too quickly collapse as investors sell off to lock in profits. I think it remains to be seen if Tesla is going to truly be an AI company more than a car company. If it is, then it will breakout in 2026 but I trust the extensive homework by Cathie and if a fairly long term bull sells, I think it would be wise to lock in profit first. FSD could realistically launch in China but I expect competitors to quickly catch up and history repeats itself.
  • BTS
    12-20 02:05
    BTS
    Tesla Motors (TSLA) is caught between technical momentum and valuation, with recent highs driven by autonomous testing but remaining polarizing

    TSLA hit $495 intraday, surpassing its late 2024 record, fueled by optimism in Full Self-Driving (FSD), autonomy, and global scaling, reflecting a shift to valuing TSLA as an AI and robotics firm, with risks tied to driverless testing and Cybercab production

    A breakout above $500 is possible with market leadership and bullish sentiment, but the $500 resistance needs a fresh catalyst to sustain momentum。。。

    TSLA could see a major leg higher by 2026 with Robotaxis and energy expansion, but missing the April 2026 Cybercab target may lead to 2022-style consolidation, while hitting it could push the stock toward the $600 Wedbush target

    The success of Robotaxi depends on overcoming technical and regulatory hurdles, while a 2026 FSD launch in China faces strict safety standards and competition from local rivals
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  • koolgal
    12-18
    koolgal
    🌟🌟🌟 $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ experienced a significant drop on Wednesday, closing down 4.6%.  This decline was primarily due to news regarding potential regulatory action in California and a broader rotation of investor capital away from high flying AI stocks .

    Will this affect the USD 500 target?
    The current situation highlights the tension between the revolutionary long term vision such as Robotaxi success and Tesla's short term execution and regulatory hurdles. 

    A confirmed breakout above USD 500 remains a strong possibility but only if the current technical support holds and the regulatory overhang is resolved.

    Tesla at USD 500 is a "Market Tooth Fairy" moment.  I want to believe that there is a gold coin under the pillow.  However I would also watch the Bank of Japan and global liquidity closely.  If the macro environment stays stable, 2026 could be the year Tesla defines the next decade of transport.

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  • icycrystal
    12-18
    icycrystal
    $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ is one of those stock I take caution... it seems volatile to me and that's one reason why I don't really invest in it also considering the unpredictable charismatic one... [What] [What] [What]
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