Rebalancing - Ditching the Tech Stocks for Gold - Anyone

• •Okay, so I'm seriously considering a pretty significant rebalance in my portfolio, and honestly, a big chunk of it is going into my Gold IRA.
• •Thinking about pulling about 20% of my total, which is roughly $80-100k, out of those tech darlings and into physical gold within my IRA.
• •Like, I’ve done well, but the thought of another significant dip makes my stomach turn.

Okay, so I'm seriously considering a pretty significant rebalance in my portfolio, and honestly, a big chunk of it is going into my Gold IRA. Been sitting on a healthy chunk of tech stocks for years, riding that wave, but with everything going on, especially in the Bay Area, it just feels... fragile. Thinking about pulling about 20% of my total, which is roughly $80-100k, out of those tech darlings and into physical gold within my IRA.

The goal isn't necessarily to become a full-on gold bug, but more about genuinely diversifying and having a hedge against what seems like increasing market uncertainty. I’ve been reading a lot about the historical stability of gold during downturns, and frankly, my current tech exposure feels like a huge vulnerability right now. Like, I’ve done well, but the thought of another significant dip makes my stomach turn. I used the Gold IRA Calculator over at https://calculator.goldirablueprint.com/ to get a rough idea of potential returns and how much I could realistically roll over without hitting any major tax snafus, and it was pretty eye-opening. Helped me visualize what a portion of my IRA would look like in gold and the potential growth over time.

My main concern is timing. Is now a good time to make such a move, or am I FOMOing out of a potential rebound? I know no one has a crystal ball, but I’d love to hear from others who’ve made a similar shift. Did you regret it? What were your considerations? Also, what are you guys using for custodians or storage options, especially here on the West Coast?

Any insights, war stories, or even contradictory opinions are welcome. Just trying to gather as much info as possible before pulling the trigger on what feels like a pretty big decision for my long-term financial security.