Basic Shannon Entropy & Derivatives — Indicator by mtbdork

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This script performs the basic Shannon entropy on the closing value of the stock. Additionally, it performs the trailing first and second derivatives of the Shannon Entropy, giving you more information about its movement.

You can change the "Source" to be whatever value you like.

Release Notes:

Chart Change.

Open-source script

In true TradingView spirit, the author of this script has published it open-source, so traders can understand and verify it. Cheers to the author! You may use it for free, but reuse of this code in a publication is governed by House Rules. You can favorite it to use it on a chart.

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