diff --git a/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py b/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
index 192152b5b..f94ba599b 100644
--- a/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
+++ b/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
@@ -613,9 +613,15 @@ class FreqtradeBot(LoggingMixin):
             logger.info(f"User requested abortion of {name.lower()}ing {pair}")
             return False
         amount = self.exchange.amount_to_precision(pair, amount)
-        order = self.exchange.create_order(pair=pair, ordertype=order_type, side=side,
-                                           amount=amount, rate=enter_limit_requested,
-                                           time_in_force=time_in_force)
+        order = self.exchange.create_order(
+            pair=pair,
+            ordertype=order_type,
+            side=side,
+            amount=amount,
+            rate=enter_limit_requested,
+            time_in_force=time_in_force,
+            leverage=leverage
+        )
         order_obj = Order.parse_from_ccxt_object(order, pair, side)
         order_id = order['id']
         order_status = order.get('status', None)