Anyone else grappling with Roth vs. Traditional for a Palladium IRA?

• •I've been going back and forth on this for a good few weeks now and honestly, the more I read, the more I second-guess myself.
• •My original thought was to just go Traditional, like the bulk of my other retirement accounts.
• •It’s always been the path of least resistance and tax deduction today is always tempting, especially when you're still pulling in a decent pension.

I've been going back and forth on this for a good few weeks now and honestly, the more I read, the more I second-guess myself. As some of you know from my previous posts, I'm fairly new to the Palladium IRA game, having only moved about $150k into it from a legacy stock portfolio about six months ago. My original thought was to just go Traditional, like the bulk of my other retirement accounts. It’s always been the path of least resistance and tax deduction today is always tempting, especially when you're still pulling in a decent pension.

However, I've been running the numbers on the Roth side of things, specifically for the Palladium. The idea of tax-free growth, especially on a potentially volatile asset like Palladium, is really starting to appeal. I’m long past my high-earning years as an Admiral, and while my pension is comfortable, I’m not exactly dreading my future tax bracket. In fact, if Palladium really takes off, I’d rather not worry about capital gains on top of potential distribution taxes. My current overall portfolio is in the low-to-mid 7 figures, so this isn't a "make or break" decision, but it's still significant enough that I want to get it right. I'm 68, based out of Virginia Beach, and looking primarily at wealth preservation and modest growth for the next decade or two.

Has anyone here made the switch from Traditional to Roth for their precious metals IRA, or vice versa? What were your key decision drivers? I'm particularly interested in hearing from folks who are also in the income-conservative, asset-preservation phase of life. Are there any hidden tax implications or administrative headaches I should be aware of, beyond the obvious income limits for Roth contributions (which I'm well above, honestly, but still factoring in the conversion aspect)? Any insights or personal anecdotes would be greatly appreciated. Sometimes just hearing someone else's thought process helps clarify your own.