# Maximum time a trade may remain open, in minutes

* **0 (Disabled):**\
  By default, when set to 0 (Disabled), the EA will close trades based on its **internal logic in profit**.
* **Custom Value**:  (e.g., 60, 90, etc. minutes) \
  Once the specified number of minutes has passed, the EA evaluates the trade’s current profit or loss. If the trade P/L is at or below the configured [P/L threshold for timeout exit](/smartchoise-manual/options/trade-timeout-exit/p-l-threshold-for-timeout-exit.md), the trade will be closed automatically.

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#### **Usage notes**

* Use lower values for faster cleanup of slow or underperforming trades.
* Use higher values to give trades more time to develop
* This setting works together with [P/L threshold for timeout exit](/smartchoise-manual/options/trade-timeout-exit/p-l-threshold-for-timeout-exit.md).
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**Example**\
If this option is set to `60`, the EA will evaluate each trade after it has been open for 60 minutes.


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