This pattern consists of three white candlesticks. Each of the candlesticks closes progressively higher. In addition, the close of each is near the high. This is a bullish reversal pattern which is more reliable if found at the end of a prolonged downtrend.

Three White Soldiers Candlestick Pattern
You are right that it is a trustworthy indicator for uptrend.
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