diff --git a/looptrader/basetypes/Notifier/telegramnotifier.py b/looptrader/basetypes/Notifier/telegramnotifier.py
index 3870f0a..f2d2e84 100644
--- a/looptrader/basetypes/Notifier/telegramnotifier.py
+++ b/looptrader/basetypes/Notifier/telegramnotifier.py
@@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ def reply_text(
         parsemode: Union[DefaultValue[str], str, None],
     ):
         """Wrapper method to send reply texts"""
-        if message is None or "":
+        if message is None:
             return
 
         try: