The sentiment in the crypto market is currently at odds with the fundamentals, creating a prime opportunity for long-term investors.Traders and analysts have turned bearish on crypto, while developers and those working for crypto companies remain bullish.Despite uncertainty in the short-term, crypto hedge fund founder Ari Paul believes that crypto is a good buy over a 12-month timeframe.The recent price spike in Bitcoin has strengthened the confidence of analysts and suggests the start of a new uptrend.