diff --git a/freqtrade/plot/plotting.py b/freqtrade/plot/plotting.py
index 747248be7..5337016f3 100644
--- a/freqtrade/plot/plotting.py
+++ b/freqtrade/plot/plotting.py
@@ -610,6 +610,7 @@ def load_and_plot_trades(config: Dict[str, Any]):
 
     exchange = ExchangeResolver.load_exchange(config['exchange']['name'], config)
     IStrategy.dp = DataProvider(config, exchange)
+    strategy.bot_start()
     plot_elements = init_plotscript(config, list(exchange.markets), strategy.startup_candle_count)
     timerange = plot_elements['timerange']
     trades = plot_elements['trades']