bisq-network · ripcurlx · Apr 22, 2022 · Apr 1, 2022 · Apr 1, 2022 · Apr 1, 2022
diff --git a/desktop/src/main/java/bisq/desktop/main/offer/offerbook/BtcOfferBookViewModel.java b/desktop/src/main/java/bisq/desktop/main/offer/offerbook/BtcOfferBookViewModel.java
@@ -155,6 +155,9 @@ TradeCurrency getDefaultTradeCurrency() {
 
     @Override
     String getCurrencyCodeFromPreferences(OfferDirection direction) {
-        return direction == OfferDirection.BUY ? preferences.getBuyScreenCurrencyCode() : preferences.getSellScreenCurrencyCode();
+        // validate if previous stored currencies are Fiat ones
+        String currencyCode = direction == OfferDirection.BUY ? preferences.getBuyScreenCurrencyCode() : preferences.getSellScreenCurrencyCode();
+
+        return CurrencyUtil.isFiatCurrency(currencyCode) ? currencyCode : null;
     }
 }