diff --git a/freqtrade/configuration/config_schema.py b/freqtrade/configuration/config_schema.py
index d31069e7b..aafb828cd 100644
--- a/freqtrade/configuration/config_schema.py
+++ b/freqtrade/configuration/config_schema.py
@@ -40,6 +40,10 @@ CONF_SCHEMA = {
             ),
             "type": "string",
         },
+        "proxy_coin": {
+            "description": "Proxy coin - must be used for specific futures modes (e.g. BNFCR)",
+            "type": "string",
+        },
         "stake_currency": {
             "description": "Currency used for staking.",
             "type": "string",
diff --git a/freqtrade/exchange/binance.py b/freqtrade/exchange/binance.py
index 1b0b60824..22ece89c9 100644
--- a/freqtrade/exchange/binance.py
+++ b/freqtrade/exchange/binance.py
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ class Binance(Exchange):
         :return: Proxy coin or stake currency
         """
         if self.margin_mode == MarginMode.CROSS:
-            return "BNFCR"
+            return self._config.get("proxy_coin", self._config["stake_currency"])
         return self._config["stake_currency"]
 
     def get_tickers(