# Reduction Value per Step If this value is set to zero: * No reduction is applied * The feature remains inactive even if the time step is defined Higher values: * Reduce the profit target more aggressively * Increase the likelihood of early exits * Can significantly lower total profit per trade Lower values: * Apply gentle reductions * Preserve more of the original profit target * Allow trades more time to develop These settings control **when**, **how**, and **by how much** profit targets are reduced over time.\ They provide a flexible way to adapt exits to slow or unfavorable market conditions. Always test changes on a demo account before using them on a live account. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://smartchoise.gitbook.io/smartchoise-manual/options/time-based-profit-reduction/reduction-value-per-step.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.