diff --git a/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py b/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
index a6eb75d5b..73707e4ec 100644
--- a/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
+++ b/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
@@ -1183,6 +1183,7 @@ class FreqtradeBot(LoggingMixin):
         trade.orders.append(order_obj)
 
         trade.open_order_id = order['id']
+        trade.sell_order_status = ''
         trade.close_rate_requested = limit
         trade.sell_reason = sell_reason.value
         # In case of market sell orders the order can be closed immediately