🧪 Tesla Stock Gains Despite a 71% Drop in Profit

Uncover market dynamics as Tesla weathers profit drop, Trump shifts stance, and tech titans make bold moves. Get my expert insights cutting through today's trading landscape.

April 23, 2025

Good Morning!

Look, we don’t wake up early for flat markets. But today? That’s not the case. The markets are moving, and so are we.

Trump’s doing his best impression of a market whisperer… stepping off Powell’s neck and softening his China tariff tone. The result? Futures ripping, Bitcoin mooning, and even Musk’s chaotic calendar clearing up a little.

Meanwhile, Sherlock dropped another banger AIXBT trade (+10% in 12 hours, casual), and the earnings calendar is stacked with heavyweights.

From Powell to Powell moves, here’s everything you need to know before your coffee gets cold.

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Let’s get into it 👇

🌡 TradingLab’s Headline Roundup

Stock Markets

9th April, 2025

Crypto

Forex/Commodities

Upcoming Earnings

📅 MON.
Bank of Hawaii (BOH), Comerica (CMA), Medpace (MEDP), Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL), Zions Bancorp (ZION)

📅 TUES.
Tesla (TSLA), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Northrop Grumman (NOC), MSCI (MSCI), Elevance Health (ELV)

📅 WED.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Lithia Motors (LAD), Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), Teledyne Technologies (TDY), General Dynamics (GD)

📅 THURS.
Alphabet (GOOGL), Procter & Gamble (PG), Merck (MRK), PepsiCo (PEP), Ameriprise Financial (AMP)

📅 FRI.
AbbVie (ABBV), Charter Communications (CHTR), Centene (CNC), HCA Healthcare (HCA), AutoNation (AN)

🔥 $AIXBT Long

Sherlock’s call, as it happened

The Play

Sherlock saw something the rest didn’t. Or maybe he just trusted the breakout gods.

AIXBT/USDT - Long (Risky, but spicy)

  • Entry: Market price ($0.10429)

  • DCA: $0.09393 (50% allocation)

  • Stop Loss: Hard stop at $0.08960

  • Target: $0.18060

  • Leverage: 3x–5x

  • Rating: 5/10 – degen but deliberate

As of this morning? Already +10% from entry. TP1 hit. Stops moved to breakeven. Risk minimized, moon potential still intact. 🔥

The Catalyst

Sometimes all it takes is one thing: a clean breakout. Sherlock spotted a price punching above resistance with no meaningful overhead until the high $0.18s. AIXBT was coiled like a spring, and it finally launched.

Add to that the growing attention on niche alt derivatives trading on platforms like Blofin, and you’ve got yourself a cocktail of volatility, volume, and opportunity.

Our Take

Let’s be clear, though.

This wasn’t your grandma’s conservative swing trade. This was pure momentum. Price structure told a story: long accumulation followed by explosive upside.

Sherlock jumped in just as that breakout candle closed, and boom, 10% bagged overnight.

This is why we watch charts even when they’re quiet… because when they talk, they scream.

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📈 What’s Moving Markets Today?

📈 Futures Surge as Trump Calms Markets

U.S. stock futures are rebounding after President Trump reassured investors by stating he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This, coupled with hints at easing tariffs on China, has injected optimism into the markets.

Key Highlights:

  • Dow Futures: Up 467 points (+1.2%)

  • S&P 500 Futures: Up 86 points (+1.6%)

  • Nasdaq 100 Futures: Up 357 points (+2.0%

These gains follow a significant rally on Tuesday, where major indexes climbed over 2.5%, driven by hopes of a de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions.

🏛️ Trump Steps Back from Powell Criticism

President Trump's recent comments have eased concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence. He stated he has "no intention" of removing Powell but would like the Fed to be more proactive in lowering interest rates. ​

Market Reactions:

  • Positive response from Wall Street, with tech giants like Amazon, Nvidia, and Apple seeing gains in extended trading.

  • The U.S. dollar initially surged but later steadied as markets digested the news.

🚗 Musk Refocuses on Tesla Amid Profit Slump

Elon Musk announced plans to reduce his involvement with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to concentrate on Tesla, following a 71% drop in quarterly profits.

Tesla's Financial Snapshot:

  • Net Income: Down 71% to $409 million

  • Revenue: Decreased by 9.2% to $19.3 billion

  • Vehicle Sales: Dropped 13% year-over-year

Tesla's stock responded positively, rising over 5% in after-hours trading following Musk's announcement. ​

💰 Bitcoin Surges Past $93K

Bitcoin's price has climbed above $93,000, buoyed by investor optimism stemming from Trump's softened stance on the Fed and potential tariff reductions. ​

Crypto Market Movements:

  • Bitcoin (BTC): Up over 5%, reaching $93,804

  • Altcoins: Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also posted gains

Analysts suggest that easing trade tensions and a steadier dollar are contributing factors to the crypto market's rally. ​

🎯 The Bottom Line

Markets are experiencing a relief rally as geopolitical tensions show signs of easing. However, underlying uncertainties remain, and investors should stay vigilant.​

Stay ahead, stay informed, and most importantly, stay profitable.

‘til next time,

TradingLab