diff --git a/freqtrade/optimize/backtesting.py b/freqtrade/optimize/backtesting.py
index 06e6590eb..bfb6af4e6 100644
--- a/freqtrade/optimize/backtesting.py
+++ b/freqtrade/optimize/backtesting.py
@@ -1399,7 +1399,7 @@ class Backtesting:
                 self.wallets.update()
 
             # 4. Create exit orders (if any)
-            if trade.has_open_position:
+            if trade.has_open_position or trade.has_open_orders:
                 self._check_trade_exit(trade, row, current_time)  # Place exit order if necessary
 
             # 5. Process exit orders.