diff --git a/freqtrade/optimize/analysis/recursive.py b/freqtrade/optimize/analysis/recursive.py
index 4d164d8b4..3aac9c48a 100644
--- a/freqtrade/optimize/analysis/recursive.py
+++ b/freqtrade/optimize/analysis/recursive.py
@@ -146,6 +146,7 @@ class RecursiveAnalysis(BaseAnalysis):
 
         backtesting = Backtesting(prepare_data_config, self.exchange)
         self.exchange = backtesting.exchange
+        self.local_config["candle_type_def"] = prepare_data_config["candle_type_def"]
         backtesting._set_strategy(backtesting.strategylist[0])
 
         varholder.data, varholder.timerange = backtesting.load_bt_data()