Today on Watch — Thursday, August 20, 2026

# Today on Watch — Thursday, August 20, 2026 Live market read for Thursday, August 20, 2026. All tickers, levels, and sentiment below are computed from live Schwab and news provider data captured at Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET. ## Stocks on Watch Today These are the tickers showing the cleanest setups going into the session, with Saty ATR triggers attached. Cards below show the live levels — use them as your line in the sand. **MSTR** (+10.64%) — up 10.64% on the day, neutral trend in neutral up, range 0% of ATR. **MRNA** (-9.83%) — down 9.83% on the day, neutral trend in extended down, range 0% of ATR. **FUTU** (+8.39%) — up 8.39% on the day, neutral trend in distribution, range 0% of ATR. **COIN** (+8.30%) — up 8.30% on the day, neutral trend in neutral up, range 0% of ATR. **MARA** (+5.60%) — up 5.60% on the day, neutral trend in neutral down, range 0% of ATR. **HOOD** (+5.59%) — up 5.59% on the day, neutral trend in neutral up, range 0% of ATR. ```ticker-card {"asOf":"Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET","tickers":[{"symbol":"MSTR","price":115.34,"changePercent":10.64,"reason":"up 10.64% on the day, neutral trend in neutral up, range 0% of ATR.","callsTrigger":116.75,"putsTrigger":113.93,"callsFull":121.33,"putsFull":109.35,"asOfET":"Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET"},{"symbol":"MRNA","price":157.23,"changePercent":-9.83,"reason":"down 9.83% on the day, neutral trend in extended down, range 0% of ATR.","callsTrigger":158.11,"putsTrigger":156.35,"callsFull":160.98,"putsFull":153.48,"asOfET":"Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET"},{"symbol":"FUTU","price":118.6,"changePercent":8.39,"reason":"up 8.39% on the day, neutral trend in distribution, range 0% of ATR.","callsTrigger":119.53,"putsTrigger":117.67,"callsFull":122.56,"putsFull":114.64,"asOfET":"Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET"},{"symbol":"COIN","price":173.5,"changePercent":8.3,"reason":"up 8.30% on the day, neutral trend in neutral up, range 0% of ATR.","callsTrigger":175.55,"putsTrigger":171.45,"callsFull":182.2,"putsFull":164.8,"asOfET":"Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET"},{"symbol":"MARA","price":10.19,"changePercent":5.6,"reason":"up 5.60% on the day, neutral trend in neutral down, range 0% of ATR.","callsTrigger":10.4,"putsTrigger":9.98,"callsFull":11.09,"putsFull":9.29,"asOfET":"Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET"},{"symbol":"HOOD","price":101.12,"changePercent":5.59,"reason":"up 5.59% on the day, neutral trend in neutral up, range 0% of ATR.","callsTrigger":102.36,"putsTrigger":99.88,"callsFull":106.37,"putsFull":95.87,"asOfET":"Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET"}]} ``` ## Top Movers Largest pre-market and intraday percentage moves across our 280+ symbol universe, filtered for liquidity (≥500k volume, ≥$5 price). ### Gainers ```movers-card {"kind":"gainers","asOfET":"Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET","rows":[{"symbol":"MSTR","price":115.34,"changePercent":10.64,"volume":2984807},{"symbol":"FUTU","price":118.6,"changePercent":8.39,"volume":542885},{"symbol":"COIN","price":173.5,"changePercent":8.3,"volume":629148},{"symbol":"MARA","price":10.19,"changePercent":5.6,"volume":1256057},{"symbol":"HOOD","price":101.12,"changePercent":5.59,"volume":583423}]} ``` ### Losers ```movers-card {"kind":"losers","asOfET":"Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 AM ET","rows":[{"symbol":"MRNA","price":157.23,"changePercent":-9.83,"volume":3566723},{"symbol":"BABA","price":127.44,"changePercent":-1.13,"volume":1709698}]} ``` ## Market Sentiment SPY +0.00%, QQQ +0.10%, VXX -0.16% put today's tape in a neutral regime. **Regime read:** Neutral. SPY +0.00%, QQQ +0.10%, VXX -0.16%. ## Pushing Profits Game Plan Today's tape reads **Neutral**. SPY +0.00%, QQQ +0.10%, VXX -0.16% put today's tape in a neutral regime. **Bullish scenario.** SPY reclaims and holds above 770.68 (calls trigger) with QQQ following through 719.58. First objective 775.87 on SPY; lean into pullbacks that hold the trigger. **Bearish scenario.** SPY rejects 770.68 and loses 767.48 (puts trigger), QQQ confirming below 714.04. First objective 762.29 on SPY; rallies into the trigger are short setups. **Chop scenario.** SPY churns between 767.48 and 770.68 with VXX flat. Fade extremes, do not chase mid-range breaks, prioritize defined-risk premium selling. ## Liquidity Matrix Lesson of the Day ### Aggressive bids above the ask are the cleanest signal When you see a large block trade printed at or above the ask, someone needed in NOW — they crossed the spread. That's real conviction, not algorithmic ladder-climbing. Filter your flow scanner for ask-side fills. ```cta-card {"headline":"Trade today's setups with the community","body":"Join the Pushing Profits Discord for live signals around these tickers, or start the Liquidity Matrix membership to unlock the full toolkit.","discordUrl":"https://discord.gg/pushingprofits","pricingUrl":"/pricing"} ```