FSD or OPTIMUS: Which one boosts Tesla stock in 2025? CYBERBULLS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Jo BhakdiDec 26, 2024Watch on YouTube ↗

Overall SentimentBullishStrength: 55%

Overall Thesis

Bhakdi compiles a super-cut interview with prominent Tesla YouTubers (Herbert, Xander, Jeff Lutz, Brian White, Dr. Know It All) debating whether Optimus or FSD/robotaxi launches first, concluding that Optimus likely ramps faster because minimum viable product is easier to hit, manufacturing is simpler, and Tesla's brand enables huge pre-orders while robotaxi demands near-perfect autonomy.

Narratives

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Strongly Bullish

Both Optimus and FSD robotaxi remain major Tesla tailwinds but Optimus is more likely to scale faster with internal deployment and pre-orders while robotaxi needs more time to hit the required safety bar.

Key Arguments

Optimus MVP tolerates stop-and-wait failures while robotaxi does not.
Tesla brand can drive 1-2M robot pre-orders even at $50K.
Tesla has manufacturing, AI, and vertical integration advantages over Figure, Agility, Sanctuary.
Remote-operator support will be needed for robotaxi rollout in early phases.
Tesla could internally deploy ~5K Optimus units in rotation by end of 2025.

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