No, you should never take reckless risks in an attempt to jump multiple ranks. A last-minute surge is predetermined and not spontaneous.
No. Don't go all-in when running down the clock; it is a common rank-chasing mistake, not a trading signal. This is how strong runs commonly crash and burn. Always save your capital for real late setups and only press size when there is an edge available for taking. High rank that you can't hold to maturity means zero.
It depends on the specific rules of the tournament so make sure to quickly read the rules and scoring to see what's involved before the tournament starts. Common tiebreaker options include the underlying secondary metric, lower drawdown, or who reached that score first. You will know the details of the scoring before joining BuyCrypt leaderboard.
Yes. You will be able to keep track of your position and how close you are to your competitors on BuyCrypt.
No scoring metric is easier than another. Each scoring method rewards different styles of play. ROI rewards efficient percentage growth in your smaller account, while PnL rewards scaling winners, and PMC rewards being on the correct side of the move over time. Read up on the scoring metric before joining.