Bakkt is interesting because it allows people to buy, sell, trade, and use cryptocurrency without owning it. They can use Bakkt, a non-cryptocurrency entity that assumes most of the risks and liabilities. At first this will simply enable institutions and large investors a place to safely transact with clear rules, regulations, and expectations.
Yes, it is an important point. Bakkt will help cryptocurrency (cryptoassets respectively) market to come closer to standardized asset/currency market that is much more acceptible for large and institutional investors.