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The Trade: Tesla, Alphabet, and Bitcoin's market strategies

IG's Hebe Chen dives into Tesla's Q3 earnings, Alphabet's market position, and Bitcoin's price trends to understand how these market leaders handle volatility and financial challenges.

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This video was created on 22 October for IG audiences by ausbiz.

Understanding Tesla's market dynamics amid earnings volatility

As Tesla Inc. prepares to release its third-quarter (Q3) earnings, investors are keenly focused on the company's financial health amid significant market fluctuations.

Historically, Tesla's share price has been notably volatile around earnings announcements, driven by a multitude of factors. Recent events have included price cuts and questions surrounding profit margins, coupled with major product developments like the Cybertruck, which add layers of complexity to its share performance.

Looking ahead, potential impacts on Tesla's share price remain a key area of interest. The market is closely watching how initiatives such as the Robotaxi project and advancements in Full-Self-Driving (FSD) technology will unfold. These advancements could potentially redefine the competitive landscape in the electric vehicle (EV) market, influencing both short-term and long-term investor sentiment. Meanwhile, executive departures raise concerns about stability in Tesla's operational framework, further affecting its share dynamics.

Decoding Alphabet's earnings and market position

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is also poised for its earnings report, promising insightful revelations about its financial trajectory. Despite historical underperformance in its share price, particularly when benchmarked against indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, Alphabet has maintained an upward revenue trend. In forecasting its Q3 performance, the company aims to elevate revenue from $84 billion to $86 billion, without significant changes in earnings per share (EPS).

Technically, Alphabet faces significant pressure, trading at a critical juncture in a triangular price formation. The forthcoming earnings announcement could prompt a decisive breakout or breakdown, potentially breaking past the resistance around $165.00 or falling towards the 200-day moving average. These outcomes strongly influence Alphabet's role as a market leader in the tech sector, serving as pivotal momentum markers for its financial strategies.

Bitcoin: riding the digital currency wave

Bitcoin, often referred to as digital gold, continues to captivate investor attention with its speculative potential and inherent volatility. Recently, Bitcoin has seen a noteworthy price increase, culminating in a positive outlook heading into the near future. A key driver of Bitcoin's momentum is the upcoming US election, which could serve as a catalyst for price movements due to possible political support for digital currencies.

Technical analysis reveals Bitcoin is testing key resistance levels, with its price surpassing the $66,000.00 mark and approaching the crucial $70,000.00 threshold. The formation of a reverse head and shoulders pattern suggests an optimistic outlook. However, the endurance of the rally hinges on Bitcoin's ability to maintain newfound support levels amidst potential market pullbacks. As such, traders remain divided on Bitcoin's capability to achieve this milestone before the election, yet agree it holds substantial promise in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.

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