Gold breaking all-time highs - what now?

• •Okay, so gold just blew past its all-time high and honestly, I'm feeling pretty validated right now.
• •I dumped a decent chunk – probably around 15% of my 800k portfolio – into a Gold IRA about 18 months ago.
• •Being in tech here in Austin, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly things can swing, and the market volatility was just starting to give me an ulcer.

Okay, so gold just blew past its all-time high and honestly, I'm feeling pretty validated right now. I dumped a decent chunk – probably around 15% of my 800k portfolio – into a Gold IRA about 18 months ago. Being in tech here in Austin, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly things can swing, and the market volatility was just starting to give me an ulcer. My thought process was always about diversification and hedging against the inevitable downturns that seem to keep looming.

I know some folks on here always trash gold as a "boomer" investment, but seriously, seeing my physical gold holdings climb while my tech stocks have been doing their little rollercoaster dance is a beautiful thing. It's not about getting rich overnight, it's about protecting what I've busted my ass to build.

My question for everyone, especially those of you who've been in the gold game longer than I have, is what’s your strategy now? Do you hold steady, maybe rebalance a bit? I did use that Gold vs Stocks Comparison tool on Gold IRA Blueprint before I invested, and it really helped put things into perspective over the long haul. Looking at the 10-year view, it’s pretty compelling how gold acts as a ballast.

Are we seeing a new higher floor for gold, or should I be thinking about taking some profits off the table and reallocating? My gut says hold, especially with all the global uncertainty, but I’m always open to different perspectives. What are your thoughts on where gold goes from here, especially for those of us with a significant chunk tied up in it?