```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. There are no specific tests for inside bars, but we can look at the context. The inside bar is occurring after an uptrend, which is generally bullish. However, the volume is lower than the previous candles, which is not ideal."
    },
    "step3_scores": {
        "trend_score": 8,
        "pattern_score": 5,
        "volume_score": 4,
        "structure_score": 6
    },
    "verdict": "BULLISH",
    "confidence": 0.58,
    "reasoning": "The overall trend is bullish, but the lower volume on the inside bar reduces the confidence in a bullish continuation.",
    "improvement_needed": "Higher volume on the trigger candle would increase confidence."
}
```