diff --git a/freqtrade/strategy/interface.py b/freqtrade/strategy/interface.py
index fb8bcd31d..811f3232e 100644
--- a/freqtrade/strategy/interface.py
+++ b/freqtrade/strategy/interface.py
@@ -27,6 +27,16 @@ class SignalType(Enum):
     SELL = "sell"
 
 
+class SellType(Enum):
+    """
+    Enum to distinguish between sell reasons
+    """
+    ROI = "roi"
+    STOP_LOSS = "stop_loss"
+    TRAILING_STOP_LOSS = "trailing_stop_loss"
+    SELL_SIGNAL = "sell_signal"
+
+
 class IStrategy(ABC):
     """
     Interface for freqtrade strategies