diff --git a/freqtrade/vendor/qtpylib/indicators.py b/freqtrade/vendor/qtpylib/indicators.py
index 63797d462..a4d92eed3 100644
--- a/freqtrade/vendor/qtpylib/indicators.py
+++ b/freqtrade/vendor/qtpylib/indicators.py
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ def crossed(series1, series2, direction=None):
             series1.shift(1) >= series2.shift(1)))
 
     if direction is None:
-        return above or below
+        return above | below
 
     return above if direction == "above" else below