Tesla’s $800 Billion Wipeout: The Troubling Signs Investors Can’t Ignore!

Tesla’s stock has been in free fall, shedding nearly 50% of its value since mid-December, wiping out over $800 billion in market cap. The most recent 15% plunge on Monday marked Tesla’s worst trading day since September 2020, and the stock is now on track for its seventh straight week of losses—its longest losing streak since going public in 2010. This sharp decline is not a typical market correction but the result of a combination of fundamental weaknesses, political controversies, and competitive pressures that are raising serious questions about Tesla’s future trajectory. Global sales are plummeting, particularly in Germany (down 70% in 2025 so far) and China (hitting their lowest level in 2.5 years). Meanwhile, CEO Elon Musk’s alignment with Donald Trump’s administration and far-right political movements has sparked widespread brand damage, protests, and even vandalism at Tesla facilities in the U.S.