diff --git a/piker/brokers/kraken/broker.py b/piker/brokers/kraken/broker.py
index eb5963cd..3c571747 100644
--- a/piker/brokers/kraken/broker.py
+++ b/piker/brokers/kraken/broker.py
@@ -544,7 +544,7 @@ async def open_trade_dialog(
             # to be reloaded.
             balances: dict[str, float] = await client.get_balances()
 
-            verify_balances(
+            await verify_balances(
                 acnt,
                 src_fiat,
                 balances,