Anyone else seeing a huge jump in gold IRA interest right now?

• •I've been in the gold game for a good 15 years, mostly stacking physical and keeping a decent chunk in my Gold IRA.
• •Always believed in it as a long-term hedge, especially given my decades in the oil industry – you see inflation coming a mile away in that world.
• •But lately, it feels like the urgency has cranked up to 11.

I've been in the gold game for a good 15 years, mostly stacking physical and keeping a decent chunk in my Gold IRA. Always believed in it as a long-term hedge, especially given my decades in the oil industry – you see inflation coming a mile away in that world. But lately, it feels like the urgency has cranked up to 11. I'm talking about the past year or so, maybe even accelerating in the last six months. My personal portfolio is comfortably diversified, probably sitting somewhere in the mid-to-high six figures, but I'm getting calls from buddies I haven't heard from in years, all asking about setting up a Gold IRA or how to get started with precious metals.

It really hit me last week when I was chatting with my financial advisor here in Dallas. He mentioned their office has seen a massive uptick in new clients specifically asking about gold and silver, citing inflation as their primary concern. This isn't just the usual low-level anxiety, it feels like genuine fear about the dollar's purchasing power. Anyone else experiencing this firsthand? Are your advisors saying the same thing?

I'm curious if this is a widespread sentiment or just something I'm noticing in my immediate circle and here in Texas. I've always advocated for a solid percentage of gold in a portfolio, especially for retirement savings, but the current atmosphere feels different. It’s less about diversification and more about distress. What are you all hearing on the ground?