diff --git a/freqtrade/commands/build_config_commands.py b/freqtrade/commands/build_config_commands.py
index 87098f53c..0c98b2e55 100644
--- a/freqtrade/commands/build_config_commands.py
+++ b/freqtrade/commands/build_config_commands.py
@@ -75,8 +75,8 @@ def ask_user_config() -> Dict[str, Any]:
         },
         {
             "type": "text",
-            "name": "ticker_interval",
-            "message": "Please insert your timeframe (ticker interval):",
+            "name": "timeframe",
+            "message": "Please insert your desired timeframe (e.g. 5m):",
             "default": "5m",
         },
         {
diff --git a/freqtrade/templates/base_config.json.j2 b/freqtrade/templates/base_config.json.j2
index 6d3174347..e47c32309 100644
--- a/freqtrade/templates/base_config.json.j2
+++ b/freqtrade/templates/base_config.json.j2
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     "stake_amount": {{ stake_amount }},
     "tradable_balance_ratio": 0.99,
     "fiat_display_currency": "{{ fiat_display_currency }}",
-    "ticker_interval": "{{ ticker_interval }}",
+    "timeframe": "{{ timeframe }}",
     "dry_run": {{ dry_run | lower }},
     "cancel_open_orders_on_exit": false,
     "unfilledtimeout": {