diff --git a/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py b/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
index a9cc8cd1f..2b4d6c8ff 100644
--- a/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
+++ b/freqtrade/freqtradebot.py
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ class FreqtradeBot(LoggingMixin):
 
         if getattr(self, "rpc", None):
             self.rpc.cleanup()
-        if getattr(self, "emc", None):
+        if hasattr(self, "emc") and self.emc:
             self.emc.shutdown()
         if getattr(self, "exchange", None):
             self.exchange.close()