```json
{
    "step1_data": {
        "trend": "Clear uptrend",
        "volume_comparison": "lower",
        "near_key_level": true
    },
    "step2_validation": {
        "pattern_specific_test": "fail",
        "test_details": "The pattern is an inside bar, so the current candle's high and low must be within the previous candle's high and low. This appears to be the case. However, no specific criteria are provided for inside bars."
    },
    "step3_scores": {
        "trend_score": 8,
        "pattern_score": 5,
        "volume_score": 3,
        "structure_score": 7
    },
    "verdict": "BULLISH",
    "confidence": 0.58,
    "reasoning": "The uptrend supports a bullish bias, but the lower volume on the trigger candle and lack of specific inside bar validation criteria reduce confidence.",
    "improvement_needed": "Confirmation of bullish price action after the trigger candle, and higher volume on subsequent candles, would increase confidence."
}
```