# Reduction step in minutes

The value represents the number of minutes between each profit target reduction.

If this value is set to zero:

* Time-Based Profit Reduction is completely disabled

If set to a positive number:

* The first reduction happens after this many minutes from trade open
* Additional reductions happen repeatedly at the same interval

{% hint style="info" %}

## **How it works**

Smaller values:

* Apply reductions more frequently
* Encourage faster trade exits
* May reduce average profit per trade

Larger values:

* Apply reductions more slowly
* Give trades more time to reach the original target
  {% endhint %}


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