diff --git a/freqtrade/templates/sample_strategy.py b/freqtrade/templates/sample_strategy.py
index fd81570fe..65a6e440e 100644
--- a/freqtrade/templates/sample_strategy.py
+++ b/freqtrade/templates/sample_strategy.py
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ class SampleStrategy(IStrategy):
     exit_short_rsi = IntParameter(low=1, high=50, default=30, space='buy', optimize=True, load=True)
 
     # Number of candles the strategy requires before producing valid signals
-    startup_candle_count: int = 30
+    startup_candle_count: int = 170
 
     # Optional order type mapping.
     order_types = {