diff --git a/freqtrade/strategy/default_strategy.py b/freqtrade/strategy/default_strategy.py
index 085a383db..36064f640 100644
--- a/freqtrade/strategy/default_strategy.py
+++ b/freqtrade/strategy/default_strategy.py
@@ -42,6 +42,19 @@ class DefaultStrategy(IStrategy):
         'sell': 'gtc',
     }
 
+    def additional_pairs(self):
+        """
+        Define additional pair/interval combinations to be cached from the exchange.
+        These pair/interval combinations are non-tradeable, unless they are part
+        of the whitelist as well.
+        For more information, please consult the documentation
+        :return: List of tuples in the format (pair, interval)
+            Sample: return [("ETH/USDT", "5m"),
+                            ("BTC/USDT", "15m"),
+                            ]
+        """
+        return []
+
     def populate_indicators(self, dataframe: DataFrame, metadata: dict) -> DataFrame:
         """
         Adds several different TA indicators to the given DataFrame