Yes the forex trading can change the life of poor people. If they has the good knowledge skill and experience then this business is very useful for them other wise this very risky and harmful for those trader who has less knowledge and they start the trading in the real account. They make the enough mistakes and face the loss.
Yes I agree with you, you need good knowledge and experience to profit in forex trading market. Of course there are other things you require like patience and discipline. But then knowledge and experience are key!