diff --git a/packages/valory/skills/decision_maker_abci/behaviours/bet_placement.py b/packages/valory/skills/decision_maker_abci/behaviours/bet_placement.py
index 92a78df0..96b59ac8 100644
--- a/packages/valory/skills/decision_maker_abci/behaviours/bet_placement.py
+++ b/packages/valory/skills/decision_maker_abci/behaviours/bet_placement.py
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ def _build_approval_tx(self) -> WaitableConditionType:
             self.market_maker_contract_address,
             self.collateral_token,
         )
-        return approval_tx
+        return status
 
     def _calc_buy_amount(self) -> WaitableConditionType:
         """Calculate the buy amount of the conditional token."""