Mostly the EAs are also coded keeping in view to follow technical analysis so if they are monitored during the news release sessions they can bring some good amount of money provided the EA is trustworthy.
Don't leave hopes and keep trying as its a weekly tournament so i guess everyone got winning opportunity every week however i really guess we need to spent some more time on analysing the markets so that we can predict the accurate closing values.
Not sure about the leverage but i did receive their email regarding improved margin requirements etc, however i didn't traded for the whole week during brexit. Anyone made money during the said time?