Gold's recent dip got me wondering about my strategy - Louisville perspective

• •Okay, so I’ve been watching gold prices like a hawk over the last few weeks, especially with all the Fed murmuring.
• •Last month was pretty sweet, saw a decent bump in my Gold IRA that pushed me firmly over the $150k mark.
• •But these last few days, it's been a bit of a rollercoaster, and not the fun kind you find at the state fair.

Okay, so I’ve been watching gold prices like a hawk over the last few weeks, especially with all the Fed murmuring. Last month was pretty sweet, saw a decent bump in my Gold IRA that pushed me firmly over the $150k mark. But these last few days, it's been a bit of a rollercoaster, and not the fun kind you find at the state fair. It’s got me thinking about my strategy for the back half of the year.

I started this Gold IRA about five years ago – wanted some solid ground amidst all the stock market volatility. Runs a horse farm here outside Louisville, and believe me, you learn pretty quickly that you need to be practical about wealth. Bought a good chunk of actual physical gold through a reputable dealer, and it's been a steady eddy in my portfolio, especially compared to some of the more… spirited investments I've made in the past. But now I'm looking at this dip and wondering if it’s a buying opportunity or a signal to hold tight.

My initial plan was to rebalance later in the year, maybe add another $10-15k if the market softened, but not sure if "softened" is the right word for what's happening. All the big financial pundits seem to be all over the place – some screaming recession, others saying it’s just a blip. What are you all seeing out there? Are you adjusting your allocation plans, or is this just par for the course for gold investors?

Also, any Kentuckians out there, specifically around Louisville, who have found a solid local precious metals dealer for physical gold or even expanding their IRA? Always interested in hearing about good local resources. Don't really trust sending that kind of money halfway across the country without a solid recommendation.