diff --git a/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py b/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
index 73707e4ec..d546dd6d2 100644
--- a/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
+++ b/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
@@ -179,6 +179,7 @@ class FreqtradeBot(LoggingMixin):
         # Without this, freqtrade my try to recreate stoploss_on_exchange orders
         # while selling is in process, since telegram messages arrive in an different thread.
         with self._sell_lock:
+            trades = Trade.get_open_trades()
             # First process current opened trades (positions)
             self.exit_positions(trades)