Among the biggest decliners in the technology stock index (we covered the reasons behind the Nasdaq 100’s drop earlier this morning) are Tesla (TSLA) shares, which have plummeted by more than 15% in a single day—their worst performance in five years.

Why Tesla (TSLA) Shares Fell

One of the key bearish drivers behind Tesla’s stock decline appears to be Elon Musk’s political involvement in the Trump administration. For investors, this could signal concerns that:

→ The CEO is not devoting enough attention to the automaker’s operations.
→ Discontent among those who oppose Musk’s political stance could slow Tesla’s sales.

And what about Musk himself? He has:
→ Acknowledged that business is “tough,” particularly following a cyberattack on his social media platform, X, but stated he intends to focus on politics for at least another year.
→ Reassured investors that, in the long run, “everything will be fine.”

Technical Analysis of Tesla (TSLA) Stock Chart

In our previous analysis, we identified a descending channel (marked in red) and suggested that if the psychological support level of $300 per share failed to hold, further declines could follow.

With updated chart data, we can see that:
→ The downward channel remains valid, reinforced by a test of its median line (marked by an arrow).
→ The $260 level (previous support) and $300 may act as resistance going forward, with the orange descending trendline also potentially serving as resistance.

Since the price has now fallen below the lower boundary of the red channel, there is a possibility that bulls may attempt to recover some losses, banking on a long-term rebound.

Tesla (TSLA) Stock Price Forecast

Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, possibly hoping that Musk’s close ties with Trump will accelerate Tesla’s rollout of its robotaxi service. Another potential positive catalyst is Tesla’s market entry into India.

According to TipRanks:
→ 13 out of 36 analysts recommend buying TSLA shares.
→ The average 12-month price target for TSLA is $340.

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