The analysis of TSLA stock for October 21, 2025, identifies a rising channel top at $525.72, which could stall upward progress. The $480.26 level has contained buying on a monthly basis. A break below this level makes the market susceptible to falling back into the $360s over the next month or two. After testing $480.26 for four weeks without appreciable downside follow-through, a retest of $480.26 is anticipated in the next week or two. Above the near-term descending channel top at $442.29, a higher volatility move is expected within 3-5 days, possibly spilling into the next week. A daily chart indicates $473.39, while the weekly chart shows $480.26. Expectation by the end of next week is toward $473.39 if closing continues above $442.29. Buying at $442.29 is suggested for a 1-2 week swing trade, expecting resistance in the $473.39-$480.26 region. $457.44 can contain intraday buying, but a close above this level could lead to reaching $473.39 within 1-3 days. Selling outright at $457.44 is considered, anticipating a bearish rotation back to $442.29 within a day or two on an intraday basis. Closing below $442.29 may lead to $410.55 being in reach, with $434.10 as a possible intraday target. If long following the settlement above $442.29, consider exiting that position if closing back below that, short positions are an option then for 1 to 2 weeks down to $410.55.