diff --git a/user_data/hyperopt_conf.py b/user_data/hyperopt_conf.py
index 1e9ab88a4..c3a6e2a29 100644
--- a/user_data/hyperopt_conf.py
+++ b/user_data/hyperopt_conf.py
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ def hyperopt_optimize_conf() -> dict:
             "ask_last_balance": 0.0
         },
         "exchange": {
+            "name": "bittrex",
             "pair_whitelist": [
                 "ETH/BTC",
                 "LTC/BTC",