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Tesla Trading Breakdown: Trend, Options, and Volatility Bands
In this session, we delve into Tesla’s intraday action and explore how to combine simple yet powerful tools to stay on the right side of the market. We begin by analyzing the ADX and Directional Indicators (DI+ and DI-), a straightforward method to determine whether a genuine trend is in effect and whether buyers or sellers are in control.
From there, we connect the dots with the options flow. By analyzing open interest and volume at key strikes—$350 puts, $352.50 at-the-money hedging, and the $355 call wall—we show how market makers’ positioning creates natural support, resistance, and “gamma magnets” that trap price in a range until it breaks.
We then layer in volatility bands, pivots, and RSI divergences to spot high-probability trade setups. You’ll see why waiting for Tesla to test key pivots offers low-risk entries and how divergences between price action and RSI provide early signals of reversals.
This video ties it all together—trend confirmation, option levels, and volatility bands—into a clear trading plan that explains the “why” behind each move, so you can enter trades with confidence and manage risk like a pro.
Market Highlights
Today's Trading Recap
Market Snapshot: What Moved and Why
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Markets Mostly Steady Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
U.S. equity markets closed mixed as traders awaited Nvidia’s quarterly results from AI chipmaker Nvidia, expected to be released after the market close. Investor caution reflects Nvidia’s outsized influence—options markets are pricing in a roughly ±6% swing in its stock and a ~1% market move in the S&P 500 based on the report. -
Treasury Yields Slide Amid Political Pressure on the Fed
Two-year U.S. Treasury yields dropped to near four-month lows around 3.65% amid heightened political pressure on the Federal Reserve—specifically, President Trump’s attempt to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook (who is legally challenging the move). This turmoil is fueling expectations of near-term rate cuts, steepening the yield curve. -
Fed Independence Under Threat—A Brewing Market Concern
Political interference in the Fed has rattled markets more than headlines suggest. Long-term borrowing costs are rising even as short-term yields fall, signaling investor wariness. Analysts warn that undermining central bank independence could erode credibility and lead to persistent inflationary pressures.
Summary Table
| Market Segment | What Happened | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Equities | Mixed performance; muted ahead of Nvidia earnings | Market is cautious due to Nvidia’s outsized influence on AI sector |
| Treasuries/Yields | Short yields fell sharply; long yields were somewhat up | Political turmoil raises odds of rate cuts but hurts long-term outlook |
| Sentiment & Macro Risks | Fed independence in question; inflation worries rising | Policy uncertainty threatens stability and inflation control |
Why It Matters
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Earnings from Nvidia could set the tone for the broader tech sector and market direction—especially given its position as a bellwether in the AI boom.
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Political pressure on the Fed is fueling near-term rate cut expectations—but at the cost of investor confidence in long-term economic stability.
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The erosion of central bank independence may lead to higher borrowing costs in the future, counteracting any short-lived gains from anticipated policy easing.
Today's War Room Opportunities
August 27, 2025
| Plan | Symbol | Position | Entry | Stop | Target | Exit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manz Planz AAPL | AAPL | Long | 228.5 | 228.25 | 229.1 | 229.1 | 0.6 |
| Manz Planz AAPL | AAPL | Long | 228.5 | 228.25 | 230.05 | 230.05 | 1.55 |
| Manz Planz AAPL | AAPL | Long | 228.88 | 228.4 | 229.47 | 229.47 | 0.59 |
| Manz Gapz | SJM | Long | 103.56 | 102.25 | 105 | 105 | 1.44 |
| Manz Gapz | OKTA | Short | 94.55 | 95.55 | 92.9 | 92.9 | 1.65 |
| Manz Gapz | REXR | Short | 42.44 | 42.65 | 42 | 42.2 | 0.24 |
| Manz Bandz Planz | MSFT | Short | 501.04 | 502 | 500.14 | 500.14 | 0.9 |
| Manz Bandz Planz | MSFT | Short | 501.04 | 501.5 | 500.14 | 501.5 | -0.46 |
| Manz Bandz Planz | TSLA | Long | 349.29 | 348.99 | 350.65 | 350.65 | 1.36 |
| Manz Planz ATH | MAN | Short | 40.81 | 41.36 | 40.12 | 41.36 | -0.55 |
| Manz Planz ATH | LEA | Short | 109.1 | 109.76 | 108.25 | 109.76 | -0.66 |
| Manz Bandz Planz | TSLA | Long | 349.29 | 348.99 | 350.65 | 350.65 | 1.36 |
| PENDING TRADES WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW | Total Per Share Traded | 8.02 | |||||
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