diff --git a/freqtrade/optimize/backtesting.py b/freqtrade/optimize/backtesting.py
index 49957c2bb..15613cb06 100644
--- a/freqtrade/optimize/backtesting.py
+++ b/freqtrade/optimize/backtesting.py
@@ -89,7 +89,8 @@ class Backtesting:
         self.init_backtest_detail()
         self.pairlists = PairListManager(self.exchange, self.config)
         if 'VolumePairList' in self.pairlists.name_list:
-            raise OperationalException("VolumePairList not allowed for backtesting.")
+            raise OperationalException("VolumePairList not allowed for backtesting. "
+                                       "Please use StaticPairlist.")
         if 'PerformanceFilter' in self.pairlists.name_list:
             raise OperationalException("PerformanceFilter not allowed for backtesting.")