diff --git a/freqtrade/data/history/history_utils.py b/freqtrade/data/history/history_utils.py
index 3f9468f7a..208859cd3 100644
--- a/freqtrade/data/history/history_utils.py
+++ b/freqtrade/data/history/history_utils.py
@@ -520,8 +520,6 @@ def download_data_main(config: Config) -> None:
     # Start downloading
     try:
         if config.get('download_trades'):
-            if config.get('trading_mode') == 'futures':
-                raise OperationalException("Trade download not supported for futures.")
             pairs_not_available = refresh_backtest_trades_data(
                 exchange, pairs=expanded_pairs, datadir=config['datadir'],
                 timerange=timerange, new_pairs_days=config['new_pairs_days'],