Endorsement Turns to More Drama: Will Protests Drive Tesla Below $200?

A movement against $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ will take place on March 29 at 277 Tesla showrooms and Supercharger stations across the US. Initially targeting Musk's political activity, especially his close relationship with Trump and his role in "Department of Government Efficiency," the protests have turned violent.

Tesla stores have been shot at, cars burned, and Supercharger stations and owners' vehicles damaged. President Trump called these actions "domestic terrorism," and Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

The bulls' impact is so limited now?

The only notable Tesla bulls being Trump and his administration. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick publicly urged people to "buy Tesla" stock during a television interview on Wednesday.

However, the bull seems to be causing more negative impact, making the public in the US and Europe dislike Tesla and Musk even more.

Record numbers of Tesla owners switching to other brands. Edmunds reports that after a peak in November 2022, Tesla’s new model purchases have significantly declined to the lowest levels since October 2022.

Scandal Everywhere: Hedge Funds Remain Cautious?

Since Trump’s election win in November 2022, hedge funds shorting Tesla have faced huge losses, totaling over $5 billion.

Short positions have dropped to 2.5% of Tesla’s public shares, far below the historical average of 23%. Kerry Goh of Kamet Capital Partners warns that shorting Tesla is risky due to its unpredictable price volatility.

How do you view the protests and political halo?

Will Tesla dip lower to $200?

What’s your target price?

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  • Shyon
    ·03-21 10:44
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    The protests against Tesla $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 1.5X Shares(TSLL)$ have clearly escalated beyond political statements, and the violence is completely unacceptable. Regardless of how people feel about Musk or his political ties, targeting showrooms, vehicles, and infrastructure crosses the line. It’s shocking to see such extreme actions impacting a company that was once widely admired for its innovation.

    As for Tesla’s stock, I do think the political drama and shifting consumer sentiment are adding downward pressure. If the trend of owners switching brands continues and demand weakens further, a drop to $200 isn’t out of the question. That said, Tesla’s stock has always been volatile, and with such a dedicated retail investor base, it’s tough to predict a clear bottom.

    Given the current uncertainty, I’d remain cautious and closely monitor how these events impact Tesla’s fundamentals before making any major moves.

    @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @TigerGPT

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  • MHh
    ·03-21 14:20
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    These protests and political halo have escalated beyond my expectation and are uncalled for. Their efforts will be futile. There are still many Tesla fans and both musk and trump are not going to stop what they intend to do. Undoubtedly, other competitors will try to seize Tesla’s market share but it is still a household name for people looking to own EV. So, I don’t think Tesla will dip lower than $200 unless there are other news such as sales not meeting expectations, further vehicle recalls due to faulty parts or problems in its production line. I will never buy Tesla share as I believe there are better competitors especially the Chinese EV companies that are rising up and I like BYD. Nonetheless, I think it might drop to $210-220.
    @rL @Success88 @DiAngel @Wayneqq @HelenJanet @SPOT_ON @Kaixiang @Universe宇宙 @Fenger1188 come join
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    • Success88
      Thanks for sharing.
      03-21 14:27
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  • icycrystal
    ·03-21 17:07
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    @HelenJanet @LMSunshine @SPACE ROCKET @TigerGPT @GoodLife99 @Universe宇宙 @rL @koolgal @Shyon @Aqa

    The only notable Tesla bulls being Trump and his administration. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick publicly urged people to "buy Tesla" stock during a television interview on Wednesday.

    However, the bull seems to be causing more negative impact, making the public in the US and Europe dislike Tesla and Musk even more.

    How do you view the protests and political halo?

    Will Tesla dip lower to $200?

    What’s your target price?

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  • Mrzorro
    ·03-22 20:15
    political issues always impact the stock market, and I believe protests will do so if it is done in the right way. Tesla stock price is always volatility. It might dip lower than 200 or rise to 300. Currently, I am waiting for more dip so I can get in [Facepalm]
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  • JediGingerNinja
    ·03-22 12:36
    why exactly? this seems like mob manipulation to me..  mob mentality. tesla are the new anti vaxers. wake up people tesla is the only competitive US company in manufacturing. bring down your best shot at market share! brains of a chocolate fish honestly..
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  • 1PC
    ·03-21 14:58
    [Thinking] A wise man said Before....... Don't Mix Business with Politics [Facepalm]..... see where's leading Tesla [OMG]... But [Doubt] it's Under Value Now [OMG] .... Buy the Dip ... $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ .... I dig in already [Gosh]....The future will point us to the light 🕯️ whether I'm Right 👍 or Just Blinded by the Charts 📉📈 🙏. Current levels could be a value area DYODD 🙏. @Jes86188 @Gis @新美股神
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  • Success88
    ·03-21 14:26
    Yes I am waiting to go below $170. US is going to recession. So I try to keep more cash and waiting for dip
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  • highhand
    ·03-21 10:12
    it's all noise. gotta watch the earnings and guidance for Tesla. if growth drops and margins shrink... and no new products... then like Santa said. you better watch out!
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  • Cadi Poon
    ·03-21 10:07
    自2022年11月特朗普勝選以來,做空特斯拉的對衝基金面臨鉅額損失,總計超過50億美元。

    空頭頭寸已降至特斯拉公衆股的2.5%,遠低於23%的歷史平均水平。Kamet Capital Partners的Kerry Goh警告稱,由於其不可預測的價格波動,做空特斯拉存在風險。

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  • TimothyX
    ·03-21 10:06
    特斯拉商店遭到槍擊,汽車被燒燬,超級充電站和車主的車輛遭到損壞。特朗普總統稱這些行爲爲“國內恐怖主義”,司法部長帕姆·邦迪發誓要將責任人繩之以法。

    現在多頭的影響就這麼有限?

    唯一值得注意的特斯拉多頭是川普和他的政府。美國商務部長Howard Lutnick週三在接受電視採訪時公開敦促人們“購買特斯拉”股票。

    然而,牛市似乎正在造成更多負面影響,讓美國和歐洲的公衆更加不喜歡特斯拉和馬斯克。

    轉向其他品牌的特斯拉車主數量創歷史新高。Edmunds報告稱,在2022年11月達到峯值後,特斯拉的新車型購買量已大幅下降至2022年10月以來的最低水平。

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  • WanEH
    ·03-21 14:42
    200usd is possible if the us market keep on correction. can buy on dip
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  • TheStrategist
    ·03-21 12:54
    The more they protest, they more they will lose on their Teslas
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