Bitcoin is the reason that the blockchain is in existance, so yes (of course) Bitcoin is going to be something that is looked upon in the blockchain world. The main reason that people are more interested in the Blockchain rather then Bitcoin is that they're trying to make themselves money and provide transparency in the work that they do, this is the reason that a lot of people want banks to start using the blockchain.
So yes, it is very important.
right on this mate,blockchain is nothing if bitcoin doesn't exist,bitcoin is the reason why satoshi nakamoto created block chain.thats why I believe in bitcoins importance to the blockhain and the whole cryptocurrency.but ofcourse the main reason why we are all here is because of one thing,its PROFITEERING we can earn better this..lol