Forex trading is zero-sum, your expected gain on a trade is zero minus expenses. The average user of forex is moving money from point A to point B and simply trying to minimize their loss. The ones making money in the market are those the other players are paying for the service, and the odd speculator like George Soros who's big enough to exploit market inefficiencies like currency pegs.
Hey Tupperware makes hella money off Tupperware too! Reusing your customers as your sales force, marketing, and distribution channel is hugely profitable.
The entire forex trading industry: am I a joke to you?