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Pseudo-Entropy Oscillator with Standard Deviation (modified)

Intuition: The Pseudo-Entropy Oscillator with Standard Deviation (PEO_SD) was created to provide traders with a way to analyze market momentum and potential reversals. It combines the concepts of entropy, standard deviation, and moving averages to offer insights into market behavior.The oscillator's core idea is to measure the pseudo-entropy of the market using standard deviation. Pseudo-entropy refers to the degree of disorder or randomness in the price data. By calculating the standard deviation of the closing prices over a specified period, the oscillator quantifies the market's volatility.To enhance the usefulness of the pseudo-entropy measurement, the oscillator incorporates moving averages. The entropy delta is calculated by applying momentum analysis to the pseudo-entropy values. This helps identify short-term changes in the entropy, indicating shifts in market sentiment or momentum.The oscillator further smoothes the pseudo-entropy values by calculating the simple moving average (SMA) over a specified length. This helps filter out noise and provides a clearer representation of the market's overall momentum.
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The "Pseudo-Entropy Oscillator with Standard Deviation" (PEO_SD) is a custom indicator designed to help traders analyze market momentum and potential reversal points. It can be applied to various markets like stocks, commodities, forex, or cryptocurrencies. By using this indicator, you can gain insights into the market's behavior and make more informed trading decisions.

The PEO_SD indicator plots three lines on your chart: the fast pseudo-entropy line, the medium pseudo-entropy line, and the slow pseudo-entropy line. Each line represents the combined pseudo-entropy values, which are calculated using standard deviation and moving averages.

The lines are color-coded for easy identification. The fast line is represented by blue, the medium line by yellow, and the slow line by red. Additionally, three horizontal reference lines are plotted: the mid line (at 50), the lower bound (at 20), and the upper bound (at 80).

To use this indicator effectively, you can observe the interactions of the lines with the reference lines. For example, when any of the lines cross above the mid line, it might indicate a bullish signal, suggesting an upward price movement. Conversely, a crossover below the mid line could be a bearish signal, indicating a potential downward price movement. If the lines reach the upper bound, it might suggest that the market is overbought, and a reversal could be imminent. Conversely, reaching the lower bound may indicate that the market is oversold, possibly leading to a price reversal.

By applying the PEO_SD indicator and studying the lines' movements, you can gain valuable insights into market momentum, identify potential reversal points, and make more informed trading decisions.
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