Gold Breaking All-Time Highs - What Now for My Gold IRA?

• •My Gold IRA holding just hit a new all-time high, and honestly, it’s a bit surreal.
• •I started seriously looking into precious metals around 2019-2020, probably like a lot of you, when there was so much uncertainty in the market.
• •I wasn't happy with how my traditional portfolio was weathering things and, being a lawyer, I tend to over-analyze everything.

My Gold IRA holding just hit a new all-time high, and honestly, it’s a bit surreal. I started seriously looking into precious metals around 2019-2020, probably like a lot of you, when there was so much uncertainty in the market. I wasn't happy with how my traditional portfolio was weathering things and, being a lawyer, I tend to over-analyze everything. I eventually moved about $300k, roughly 30% of my total portfolio at the time, into a Gold IRA. My primary goal has always been wealth preservation, not aggressive growth, so this recent surge has me simultaneously excited and a little nervous.

I remember discussing it with my financial advisor here in Philly, and he was initially skeptical, pushing for more conventional diversification. But I stuck to my guns. I liked the idea of a tangible asset, especially with all the money printing going on globally. Now, seeing gold breaching its historical peak and then some, I feel somewhat vindicated. I haven't tracked it daily, but when I saw the news pop up, I immediately logged into my account. The gains have been significant and definitely exceeded my initial expectations for a "safe" asset.

So, the big question is: what’s everyone else doing? My portfolio is now well over $800k, and the gold portion has grown considerably within that. Is anyone considering rebalancing? I’m usually pretty disciplined about sticking to my asset allocation, but it feels different when the “safe” part is suddenly outperforming everything else. Part of me thinks, "Don't touch it, let it run!" while another part is saying, "Maybe trim some profits?"

I know the prevailing wisdom with precious metals is often to hold long-term, especially within an IRA for tax benefits. But how do you all navigate these situations when an asset you bought for stability starts generating significant capital appreciation? Are you seeing this as sustainable, or is it a sign of underlying economic fragility that makes holding even more critical? Would love to hear some diverse perspectives from other Gold IRA holders.