Many people profit from trading BTC and, of course, other coins. The extent to which people show that they are profiting will most likely depend on the number of people who show that they are profiting, too. If you are trying to profit, you can trade with the right tools and risk management. It is possible, and that's if you can handle the risk as well.

No one should be forced to trade but once you do, you need to know what you are doing.