The ongoing cryptocurrency bull run resulted in a dramatic rise in fortunes, with some coins seeing their year-to-date returns go through the roof. What happened: Meme coins have taken the lead, with Popcat and First Neiro on Ethereum netting eye-popping returns to their holders in 2024. NEIRO, an Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)–based meme token, surged over 83% over the week, taking its YTD gains to 55,438%. For the curious, NEIRO has been inspired by the sister of Kabosu, the inspiration behind Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and the accompanying army of dog-themed cryptocurrencies. Powered by the rally, the…