diff --git a/docs/includes/pairlists.md b/docs/includes/pairlists.md
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@@ -211,6 +211,8 @@ Using this parameter without `minutes` is highly discouraged, as it can lead to
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+As this Filter uses past performance of the bot, it'll have some startup-period - and should only be used after the bot has a few 100 trades in the database.
+
 !!! Warning "Backtesting"
     `PerformanceFilter` does not support backtesting mode.