Thinking about diving deeper into silver, but got some questions for the community

• •Alright, so I’ve been a Gold IRA investor for a good few years now, got a solid chunk, probably around $180k in gold and some PM mining stocks.
• •Been happy with how it’s performing, especially with all the ups and downs lately.
• •Keeps me sleeping soundly here on the farm, knowing a piece of my wealth isn't just numbers on a screen.

Alright, so I’ve been a Gold IRA investor for a good few years now, got a solid chunk, probably around $180k in gold and some PM mining stocks. Been happy with how it’s performing, especially with all the ups and downs lately. Keeps me sleeping soundly here on the farm, knowing a piece of my wealth isn't just numbers on a screen. I initially went all in on gold because, frankly, that's what felt most secure and traditional for a long-term play. Plus, setting up a self-directed IRA was straightforward enough to wrap my head around, even for someone who spends more time with horses than spreadsheets.

Lately, though, I’ve been kicking around the idea of diversifying some of that precious metals allocation into silver. I’m not talking about abandoning gold, but maybe a 20-30% allocation to silver, potentially another $50k or so if the market looks right. I’ve read about the gold-to-silver ratio and how it’s still historically high, which makes me think silver might have more room to run. Plus, the industrial demand angle for silver is compelling—it’s not just a monetary metal anymore. For those of you who've been stacking both, how do you balance your portfolio? Do you find one significantly outperforms the other in different market conditions?

My strategy with gold has always been pretty hands-off; buy and hold, focusing on larger bars and coins for their lower premiums. I'd likely take a similar approach with silver—thinking about some 10oz or 100oz bars, maybe some Eagles for recognized value and liquidity. My main concern right now is entry points and storage logistics for physical silver. I'm already using a depository for my Gold IRA, but for any additional silver purchases outside the IRA, do folks here usually self-store or use a separate vault service? I'm in Louisville, KY, and while I have a decent safe on the property, I'm a bit wary of having too much physical metal sitting around, even if it's insured.

What are your thoughts on current silver prices? Do you see a big breakthrough coming, or is it more of a slow, steady climb? I’m practical about wealth; I’m not looking for get-rich-quick schemes, just solid, tangible assets that protect what I’ve built. Any insights or war stories from your silver stacking journey would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!