The breadtube to trans pipeline is easily understood as a way of preserving aristocratic (elite white male) traits: intellectuality, deep feeling, power, class and agression, without having to address being a white male.

It's evident in the entire aesthetic.

With this costume one can be intellectual, without mansplaining. One can be powerful, without being frightening and aggressive. One can express sexuality, without objectifying and being "rapey".

In other words in this subculture one must become a "woman" to be masculine.

The only other option is non-threatening, self-effacing schlub. This person has to constantly address themselves, and their privelege, listen to other voices, and "do their best".

This leaves no time, or freedom, for actual masculine expression.