Option traders moderately bearish in Tesla (TSLA), with shares down $16.40 near $421.10. Options volume relatively light with 1.32m contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.73, compared to a typical level near 0.7. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 3.5 points near 48.18,in the bottom quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $12.78. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Tesla (TSLA) will report earnings after the close on 2026-01-28.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 5.49% or $23.12.
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