As the chart indicates, Tesla (TSLA) stock is demonstrating a pronounced upward trend. Specifically, its price:
→ has risen for four consecutive days;
→ has moved above its July high;
→ has gained over 10% since the start of August.

Why Is TSLA Rising?
Among other factors, TSLA’s share price is being driven by:

→ News that Tesla has extended the estimated delivery time for the Model Y from one–three weeks to four–six weeks (according to Barron’s). This may signal an increase in orders, boosting market optimism after the first two quarters showed a notable decline in electric vehicle sales.

→ Statements from Elon Musk regarding the development of the robotaxi project. According to him, Tesla’s robotaxi service will be publicly available next month. Musk also noted that Tesla has achieved several additional breakthroughs in artificial intelligence that will make car control remarkably similar to that of a human driver.

Can TSLA continue to rise?

Technical Analysis of TSLA Stock

When analysing the TSLA chart on 24 July, we identified a broadening triangle pattern with its axis around $317. Since then:
→ the price tested the lower boundary of the triangle and reversed upwards (as indicated by the arrow);
→ importantly, it broke through the upper boundary. This was made possible by the improvement in the fundamental backdrop (as reflected in the news), leading to a shift in market sentiment in favour of buyers.

Yesterday, the NASDAQ recorded the highest trading volume in August, with the daily candle closing below its midpoint – a sign of increased seller activity, further confirmed by the most recent long bearish candle on the hourly chart.

Given the above (as well as the RSI indicator approaching overbought levels), we could assume that TSLA’s share price could see a short-term correction following its rally in early August. Should the market follow this scenario, the price could pull back to the area highlighted in purple, which represents a significant support level, as it lies close to:

→ the upper boundary of the triangle (former resistance);
→ the lower boundary of the ascending channel (shown in blue);
→ the 50% retracement level of the A→B impulse;
→ price zones of strong upward movement (a bullish imbalance zone, as described by the Fair Value Gap pattern of the Smart Money Concept methodology).

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