Roth vs Traditional for Gold/Silver IRA? My 150k decision.

• •Okay, so I'm trying to figure out the best move for a new Gold IRA and weighing the Roth vs.
• •I'm 38, based in Miami, and have about $150k in my current retirement funds that I'm looking to roll over into a precious metals IRA.
• •I'm a real estate agent, so my income can fluctuate, but it's generally been on an upward trend the last few years.

Okay, so I'm trying to figure out the best move for a new Gold IRA and weighing the Roth vs. Traditional options. I've been doing a lot of reading but honestly, the tax stuff still makes my head spin a bit, even with my real estate background where I deal with numbers constantly. I'm 38, based in Miami, and have about $150k in my current retirement funds that I'm looking to roll over into a precious metals IRA. I'm a real estate agent, so my income can fluctuate, but it's generally been on an upward trend the last few years.

My main thought process is this: with the current economic climate, I'm genuinely worried about inflation and preserving purchasing power. That's why I'm leaning heavily into physical precious metals. I anticipate my income continuing to grow over the next 15-20 years before I even think about retiring, especially with the Miami market staying hot. So, the idea of paying taxes now on a Roth account, and then having tax-free withdrawals later, sounds incredibly appealing if gold and silver do what I expect them to do. But then I hear about deducting contributions with a Traditional IRA, and that short-term tax relief sounds good too, especially with some of the higher income years I've had recently.

Has anyone here faced a similar dilemma? What made you choose one over the other for your precious metals IRA? I'm specifically looking at gold and some silver, not necessarily palladium for this chunk, though I do have some minor exposure elsewhere. I'm trying to build a solid nest egg here, and this choice feels pretty significant. Any insights, especially from those who have a similar income trajectory or are also in their late 30s/early 40s, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!