Solana rejects ‘shilling’ claims as SOL rises nearly 5% and breaks above $170

Solana’s latest move reignited claims that SOL’s rally was driven by “shilling,” after a high-profile X post triggered a burst of social-media attention. But price action and on-chain signals point to more than hype, with SOL gaining nearly 5% on 20 June and pushing above $170. The SOL/ETH ratio also jumped 4.6%, indicating Solana outperformed Ethereum as traders reassessed the move’s drivers.